Description
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Fillets offer a delicious and nutritious twist on your traditional chicken dinner. Each juicy chicken breast is filled with a creamy mixture of softened cream cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese, creating a delightful flavor combination that’s both satisfying and impressive. Ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions, these stuffed fillets are quick to prepare, taking just 10 minutes of prep time. Enjoy them with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1½ cups chopped fresh spinach
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and season with paprika, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cut pockets in each chicken breast for stuffing.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan, spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt.
- Fill each pocket with the spinach mixture.
- Place stuffed chicken in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg