Description

Delicious and creamy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts baked to perfection, featuring a flavorful filling of cream cheese, Parmesan, spinach, garlic, and red pepper flakes. This easy-to-make recipe offers a perfect balance of juicy chicken and rich, cheesy spinach stuffing, ideal for a wholesome weeknight dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt (divided)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder

Filling

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: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the chicken.
Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and drizzle them with olive or avocado oil to keep them moist and help the seasonings adhere.
Season Chicken: In a small bowl, combine paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast for a flavorful crust.
Make Pocket: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, ensuring enough space to hold the filling without cutting through.
Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, mayonnaise, chopped fresh spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Stuff Chicken: Evenly spoon the spinach and cheese mixture into each chicken breast pocket, filling them generously.
Bake: Place the stuffed chicken breasts into a 9×13 inch baking dish and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Notes

Ensure chicken breasts are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
Use fresh spinach for best flavor, but frozen spinach (well-drained) can be substituted.
For extra heat, increase red pepper flakes to taste.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after baking to retain juices.
Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to avoid undercooked chicken.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Spinach Stuffed Chicken, Baked Chicken Breast, Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Healthy Chicken Recipe, Dinner, Easy Chicken Recipe