Description
Delight in the savory goodness of Spinach Stuffed Chicken Fillets, a dish that perfectly marries tender chicken with a creamy, flavorful filling. This recipe features succulent chicken breasts stuffed with a rich mixture of cream cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese, all enhanced by aromatic spices. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these stuffed fillets are not only delicious but also quick to prepare. In just 35 minutes from prep to table, you can serve a gourmet meal that looks impressive yet is simple enough for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and season both sides with paprika, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Carefully cut pockets into each chicken breast.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, chopped spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt until well mixed.
- Fill each chicken pocket with the spinach mixture.
- Place filled chicken breasts in a greased baking dish and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg