Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

One of the ways to cook a chicken in a different way is by making spinach stuffed chicken. This is suitable for the main course of lunch or dinner. This is a healthy menu because it will use the fresh spinach and some cheese.

Don’t you know that this can be a trick menu for those who dislike the vegetables? With the spinach as the vegetables, the person who dislike it then will be able to consume the vegetables that will be needed by the body.

To serve this American cuisine, you will need time about 30 minutes including the preparation. Let’s cook this delicious menu.

Ingredients for making spinach stuffed chicken breast

Here is the full list of the ingredients that you need to prepare for cooking it :

1.    4 chicken breasts

2.    4 ounces softened cream cheese.

3.    ¼ cup grated parmesan

4.    1 ½ cup of chopped fresh spinach

5.    1 tablespoon olive oil

6.    1 teaspoon paprika

7.    1 teaspoon salt, divided

8.    ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

9.    ¼ teaspoon onion powder

10.    2 tablespoon mayonnaise

11.    1 teaspoon minced garlic

12.    ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.

Prepare all of the ingredients above. Don’t forget to prepare the tools to help you to cook this healthy spinach stuffed chicken breast.

How to make it

To begin cooking this menu, first, you need to preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. After that, place the chicken breasts on a cutting board, then drizzle with olive oil.

Add the paprika, salt (as you want), garlic powder and the onion powder into a small bowl. Combine it by stirring them all. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.

After that, prepare the knife to cut the chicken breast. Cut a pocket into the side of each of them. Set the chicken aside.

Then add the cream cheese, parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper and the remaining salt to a small mixing bowl, stir it until combined well. Get your chicken and spoon the spinach mixture into each chicken breast.

One step closer to get your spinach stuffed chicken breast. Now, place the chicken in a baking dish. Bake it uncovered for like 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Take it and let it cool for a minute.

Then serve also do a plating if you want. It can be served for 4 servings. Enjoy the spinach stuffed chicken breast while it still warm. 

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