Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

NUTRITION

Calories: 407 kcalkcal | Carbohydrates: 3 gg | Protein: 41 gg | Fat: 24 gg | Fiber: 1 gg | Sugar: 1 gg