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Bird's-eye view of two golden-brown chicken breasts stuffed with spinach and cheese, topped with melted Parmesan.

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Spinach stuffed chicken breasts with cream cheese and Parmesan, baked until tender. A 35-minute main dish with 410 calories per serving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 410 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt, split
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 4 oz cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven:

    Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Coat chicken with oil:

    Lay the chicken breasts on a cutting board and coat them with oil.

  • Season chicken breasts:

    In a small bowl, mix paprika, half the salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season both sides of the chicken evenly.

  • Cut pockets in chicken:

    With a sharp knife, slice a pocket into the side of each breast. Put aside.

  • Mix spinach filling:

    In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper flakes, and the remaining salt. Mix thoroughly.

  • Stuff chicken pockets:

    Distribute the spinach filling evenly among the pockets in the chicken.

  • Bake stuffed chicken:

    Arrange the stuffed breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked.
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