Description
This Spinach Stuffed Chicken is juicy, creamy, and packed with flavor. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a rich mixture of cream cheese, spinach, garlic, and Parmesan, then baked to perfection for an easy, high-protein dinner that feels restaurant-worthy but is simple to make at home.
Ingredients
- 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
- 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
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast. Rub with oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and half the salt.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until cooked through.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use frozen spinach if needed—just thaw and squeeze dry.
- Great served with roasted veggies, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- To add extra flavor, sprinkle mozzarella on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American