Description
Spinach Stuffed Chicken Fillets are a delicious and healthy meal option that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy, savory filling of fresh spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a balance of flavor and nutrition that’s sure to impress your family and guests. With just 10 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you can create a stunning centerpiece for any meal. Enjoy these flavorful fillets baked to perfection with your favorite sides!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Carefully cut pockets into the sides of each chicken breast.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt.
- Stuff each chicken pocket with the spinach filling.
- Place stuffed chicken in a baking dish and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 115mg