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These spinach stuffed chicken breasts are loaded with cream cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese.
These spinach stuffed chicken breasts are loaded with cream cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese.
Duration:
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 25 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes
YIELD: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tesapoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and drizzle with oil.
- Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Set chicken aside.
- Add cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
- Spoon the spinach mixture into each chicken breast evenly.
- Place the chicken breasts in a 9×13 baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Information:
YIELD: 4 SERVING SIZE: 1 chicken breast
Amount Per Serving: | Calories: 407 | Total Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0g | Unsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 873mg | Carbohydrates: 3g | Net Carbohydrates: 2g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Protein: 41g |
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