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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts: Easy, Creamy Oven-Baked Dinner

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These spinach stuffed chicken breasts are filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, fresh spinach, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Seasoned with paprika and baked until cooked through, they make a flavorful chicken dinner in about 35 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and drizzle with oil.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, ½ teaspoon of salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken.
  4. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Set the chicken aside.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, chopped spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt. Stir well.
  6. Spoon the spinach mixture evenly into each chicken breast.
  7. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Notes

  • Prepare the filling: Soften the cream cheese before mixing so it combines more easily with the other filling ingredients.
  • Seasoning: Divide the salt between the chicken seasoning and the spinach filling as directed.
  • Baking time: The recipe lists 25–30 minutes for baking. Check that the chicken is cooked through before serving.
  • Serving size: The recipe serves 4, with one chicken breast per serving.
  • Nutrition: The provided nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.

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