⏱ 30 min total

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Name: Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 breast fillet Chicken breast; ½ tbsp Olive oil; ¼ tbsp Garlic powder; ¼ tbsp Onion powder; ¼ package (10 oz) Spinach; ⅛ cup Parmesan cheese; ⅛ cup, diced Mozzarella cheese; ½ large Egg; ¼ cup Black olives

Per 1 serving · 285 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

389

20%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
40g
41% of calories
Carbs
8.8g
9% of calories
Fat
22g
50% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken (285 g) has 389 calories, with 40 g of protein, 8.8 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (50% of calories). It is high in protein (81% DV), Vitamin A (48% DV) and Vitamin C (23% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 29%, 32% and 66% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

137cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

10g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.1g

0.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein81%
Vitamin A48%
Vitamin C23%
Vitamin E26%
Vitamin K290%
Riboflavin (B2)42%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber11%
Thiamine14%
Potassium19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium29%
Saturated fat32%
Cholesterol66%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min

1
PREP: Grate cheeses, beat the eggs, and slice the olives (use one 6 oz can of black olives).
2
Butterfly chicken breast (i.e. split it so that you can stuff it with stuff) and drizzle with olive oil.
3
Sprinkle chicken breast with garlic and onion powder and set aside.
4
In a saute pan cook spinach until spinach has started to wilt. Remove spinach from heat and add to a medium bowl with Parmesan cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, and beaten egg and olives. Mix all ingredients until well incorporated.
5
Place a large spoonful of spinach mixture in the middle of each chicken breast and fold over, covering the spinach mixture completely.
6
Sprinkle with remaining cheese and place on baking sheet and bake on 350F for 20-25 minutes or until thermometer reaches 165F when chicken is tested.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (285 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	432 μg	48%
Vitamin C	21 mg	23%
Vitamin D	1 μg	4%
Vitamin E	4 mg	26%
Vitamin K	348 μg	290%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	14%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	42%
Niacin	12 mg	75%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	90%
Folate (B9)	165 μg	41%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	32%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	46%
Choline	194 mg	35%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	383 mg	38%
Iron	4 mg	53%
Potassium	897 mg	19%
Magnesium	106 mg	25%
Phosphorus	502 mg	72%
Zinc	2 mg	23%
Copper	0.3 mg	29%
Manganese	1 mg	30%
Selenium	41 μg	75%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	3 g	—
Aspartic acid	4 g	—
Beta carotene	4,088 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.3 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	0.2 g	—
Glutamic acid	7 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	4 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	11 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	91 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	1 g	—
Tyrosine	2 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	1 μg	—

Burning 389 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

74min
Walking (3.5 mph)
47min
Cycling (moderate)
32min
Running (6 mph)
55min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken?

One serving of Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken (1 serving) has 389 calories, which works out to 137 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken high in protein?

Yes. It has 40 g of protein per serving, and 41% of its calories come from protein (10 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 9% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken?

666 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken?

0.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (285 g)

Calories389

% Daily Value*

Total fat 22g	28%
Saturated fat 6.3g	32%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 197mg	66%
Sodium 666mg	29%
Total carbohydrate 8.8g	3%
Dietary fiber 3.1g	11%
Total sugars 0.8g
Protein 40g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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