This is the perfect easy stuffed chicken recipe.
Face it, chicken is pretty much everyone’s weeknight go-to. And for good reason! It’s healthy, it’s easy, it’s tasty—moreover, there are TONS of different ways to prepare it. There’s a chicken recipe out there for every mood and occasion. That said, as we all know, it is still all too easy to fall into a chicken rut. You know the one I’m talking about. Fortunately, this easy, healthy spinach stuffed chicken breast recipe is here to rescue you (and your weeknights) from even the deepest of chicken ruts. This simple yet delicious recipe is the perfect addition to your weeknight rotation.
All Stuffed Up
Most things are better stuffed. Mushrooms? Better stuffed. Oreos? Better double-stuffed. One thing that’s better not stuffed? You. Fortunately, this skinny stuffed chicken offers the best of both worlds. Filled with a cheesy, creamy (yet secretly skinny) stuffing, this tasty chicken dinner will fill you up without leaving you feeling overstuffed.
This rich and creamy spinach stuffing stays skinny thanks to fat-free cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Mixed with parmesan, spinach, garlic, and red pepper, this simple stuffing adds just enough flavor and texture.
Stuffed chicken may sound more like restaurant food than a busy weeknight recipe. But it’s actually much easier than you may think. This super simple spinach stuffed chicken makes a luxury meal an easy and healthy option for any night.
Preparation and Serving Tips
This dinner may seem like a luxury, but it’s super simple to whip up. Stuffed chicken is actually very easy to make and is a fun and delicious way to dress up your go-to chicken dinner.
Preparing stuffed chicken is really as easy as simply slicing a pocket in the chicken breast, stuffing it, and baking it as usual. To make the pocket, first make sure you have a sharp knife. Keep a hand on top of the chicken breast to keep it steady, and insert the knife into the middle of the thickest part of the longest side. You’ll want to cut about 3/4 of the way through to ensure you have enough room for the stuffing without risking the entire chicken breast falling apart.
This spinach stuffed chicken breast recipe will pair well with any of your usual sides. Try serving with these easy garlic lemon green beans for a quick, simple, and zesty veggie side.
Chicken may be a weeknight go-to, but it doesn’t have to be boring. This delicious and surprisingly easy spinach stuffed chicken recipe is a healthy dinner you’ll definitely want to add to your menu this week.
See How to Make It!
Healthy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 24 to 32 ounces boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese fat-free
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt fat-free, plain
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cups spinach fresh, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and gently cut a pocket into each breast's longest side. Drizzle each with olive oil and coat well.
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder, mix well and sprinkle over the chicken breast. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, parmesan, spinach, garlic clove, red pepper, and remaining salt. Mix until smooth. Stuff the spinach mixture into the pocket of each chicken breast and place the stuffed breast onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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If you love this healthy spinach stuffed chicken breast recipe, you might also like to try:
- Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Black Pepper and Walnut Crusted Chicken Breasts
- 3-Ingredient Spicy Baked Chicken Breasts
- Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Best Ever Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
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This looks delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Made this tonight for dinner. It was amazing. Thanks for sharing the recipe!!
Great, Joan! We’re so glad you liked it! 😀
Any idea of how many weight watchers points this would be?
Amie, There are 2 SmartPoints (FreeStyle)
What can you replace with the Greek yogurt
Alexis, Sour cream would be a good replacement.
Has anyone tried frozen spinach instead of fresh?
Amy, Frozen is fine if you prefer that to fresh.
Do you cook the fresh spinach?
Michelle,
Stuff the spinach mixture into the pocket of each chicken breast and place the stuffed breast onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Let cool slightly before serving.
One of my favorite recipes to make! My husband and I absolutely love it, and it really is so simple to make! Thank you so much for sharing this.
Krystal, You are so welcome. I’m happy you and your husband enjoyed the recipe. 😉
I love this recipe!
Sharon, Great! Thank you for letting use know.
So easy and delicious!!!
Thanks Shannon for the feedback. 🙂
How many calories
371 calories per serving.
Hi! How many Blue smart points is this recipe?
Lynn, We have converted to Blue, etc., Smart Points. The points are “Smart Points”.
Any chance the chicken can be cooked in an air fryer?
Nicole, I’m sure an air fryer would work fine.
Is this recipe ok to heat back up again?
yes it does.
Didn’t miss the chill fat cream cheese at all! Yummy
Where is the 21g of fat coming from?
Christine, Thank you for pointing this out. I recalculated the data and it is now correct. 🙂
Fantastic! I’m not on a strict diet so I went ahead with sour cream instead of yogurt. This was very delicious! My first time making a stuffed chicken and this is a game changer. My bf and I loved this dish. Thank you! 😊
This was so good and super easy to make! I got a notebook to write recipes in from Christmas and this was the first recipe I wrote in!
Soooo good!! Easy to make. This is on our menu rotation for sure!!