Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 1/2 cup fresh spinach chopped
- 1 teaspoon parsley freshly chopped
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375 F degrees and prepare a medium baking pan.
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Next, place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and drizzle with olive oil.
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Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, and garlic powder to a small bowl and stir them to combine. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
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Then, use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast and set it aside.
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Add cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, spinach, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine using a spoon.
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Next, spoon the spinach mixture into each chicken breast evenly. Use toothpicks to hold the pockets closed, if desired.
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Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Finally, bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
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Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 7
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner, Main, Main Course, Main Dish
- Cuisine: American