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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Alvarez
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious spinach stuffed chicken breasts with a creamy and flavorful filling, baked to perfection.


Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Spinach Filling:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place chicken breasts on a cutting board, drizzle with oil, and season with paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
  3. Mix cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper, and remaining salt.
  4. Stuff each chicken breast with spinach mixture.
  5. Bake in a 9×13 baking dish for 25-30 minutes.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 407 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 873mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 41g
  • Cholesterol: 139mg