Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Spinach Stuffed Chicken Fillets, where tender chicken breasts are generously filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan. This dish is not only bursting with flavor but also offers a nutritious option for family dinners or special gatherings. With a quick preparation and cooking time, these fillets make for an ideal weeknight meal without compromising on taste. Pair them with your favorite sides—be it rice, salad, or roasted vegetables—and impress your guests with this wholesome gourmet dish.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 ½ cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil. Season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Carefully cut pockets into each chicken breast for stuffing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, chopped spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt.
- Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the filling.
- Place the stuffed chicken in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg