Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Spinach Stuffed Chicken Fillets, a perfect harmony of creamy goodness and savory flavors. Each chicken breast is generously filled with a luscious blend of cream cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese, making this dish ideal for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. With its low-carb and high-protein profile, this recipe fits seamlessly into a healthy meal plan while impressing your family or guests at the dinner table. Enjoy customizing the filling with your choice of herbs or cheeses to suit your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Cut pockets into each chicken breast carefully.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan, chopped spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt until well combined.
- Stuff each chicken pocket with the mixture and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg