Delightful Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Delightful Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts. This healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make recipe is a must-try for everyone who loves good food.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts - 680g 4 pieces
- Olive Oil or Avocado Oil - 1 tablespoon
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon divided
- Garlic Powder - 1/4 teaspoon
- Onion Powder - 1/4 teaspoon
- Cream Cheese softened - 113g (4 ounces)
- Grated Parmesan - 25g 1/4 cup
- Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons
- Fresh Spinach chopped - 40g (1.5 cups)
- Garlic minced - 1 teaspoon
- Red Pepper Flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Drizzle the chicken breasts with oil on a cutting board.
- Combine paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Season the chicken evenly on both sides with this spice mix.
- Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- In another bowl, mix together cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper flakes, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Evenly stuff the spinach mixture into each chicken breast pocket.
- Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 baking dish and bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Notes
You can experiment with this Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts recipe by adding different types of cheese or even mixing in other leafy greens like kale!
