Description
This creamy, cheesy spinach stuffed chicken is packed with rich flavor and simple to make. The perfect weeknight dinner that looks fancy but comes together fast.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1½ cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Drizzle chicken breasts with oil and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and half the salt. Rub to coat evenly.
3. Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
4. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt until smooth.
5. Stuff the mixture evenly into each chicken breast pocket.
6. Place stuffed breasts in the baking dish and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness at 165°F.
- Avoid overstuffing to prevent leaks during baking.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to retain moisture.
- To lighten the recipe, swap cream cheese for Greek yogurt and omit mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 407
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
Keywords: spinach stuffed chicken, creamy stuffed chicken breast, easy weeknight chicken, comfort food