Crave-worthy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts (Low Carb)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted.
- Remove from the heat and let it cool.
- In a bowl combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan, spinach, remaining salt and red pepper flakes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place the chicken on a cutting board.
- Season the chicken with paprika garlic mixture.
- Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each chicken breast half to form a pocket, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff the chicken breasts with the spinach filling.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
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