Creamed Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Imagine a fusion of warm spinach dip and oven-roasted chicken. Creamy, garlicky spinach, stuffed into chicken before a dusting of smoky spices.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword creamed spinach, dinner, easy, quick and easy, spinach dip, stuffed chicken

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 240kcal

Cooking spray
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves about 4 to 5 ounces each
2 cups chopped fresh spinach regular or baby spinach, or 1 cup thawed frozen spinach
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons cream cheese regular or light/low-fat
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
Using a sharp knife, cut a slit in the side of each chicken breast to create a pocket (don't cut through to the other side).
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, parmesan, cream cheese, and garlic. Mix until well blended (using the back of a spoon makes mixing super easy). Stuff the mixture into the chicken breasts. Transfer the chicken to the prepared pan.
In a small bowl, combine the paprika and onion powder. Sprinkle the mixture all over the chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (165 degrees on a meat thermometer).