Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

from thatlowcarblife.com
35 min
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

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

  2. 2

    Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and drizzle with oil.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Set chicken aside.

  5. 5

    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.

  6. 6

    Spoon the spinach mixture into each chicken breast evenly.

  7. 7

    Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.