Best 9 Spinach Stuffed Chicken In Cream Sauce Recipes

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Spinach stuffed chicken in cream sauce is a delectable dish that combines the tender flavor of succulent chicken with the vibrant and nutritious goodness of spinach, all enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce. This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a satisfying and delectable experience with every bite. This intricate dish may seem challenging to prepare, but fear not, as this comprehensive guide will take you through a step-by-step journey, transforming you into a culinary maestro. Gather your ingredients and let us embark on a culinary adventure, crafting a spinach stuffed chicken in cream sauce that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH AND CREAM CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



Spinach and Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast image

This was a last-minute decision for my son's birthday dinner...mixing ingredients found in the refrigerator and kitchen...the family LOVED it! Adjust filling ingredients to your taste.

Provided by Julie

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ onion, chopped
4 ounces chopped cooked ham
4 ounces fresh spinach
4 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
4 large boneless chicken breast fillets
4 ounces Italian-style salad dressing
8 toothpicks, or as needed
½ sleeve round buttery crackers, crushed fine
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil, garlic, and onion. Cook and stir until tender, 1 to 3 minutes. Add ham and spinach leaves and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Chop slightly in the skillet. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese until melted and mixture has cooled a bit. Add Swiss cheese and set filling aside.
  • Cut each chicken breast to 1/2 inch thickness and place in a bowl. Pour Italian dressing over chicken. Place 1 chicken breast on a cutting board and pound thinner. Add about 1/4 of the filling and fold chicken over to form a packet. Seal using toothpicks and place in the prepared baking pan. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts and filling.
  • Combine crushed crackers and Cheddar cheese together in a bowl. Cover filled chicken breasts with cracker mixture, mashing them into the breasts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes before transferring from the pan to a serving platter to allow filling to set up. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 949.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 231.9 mg, Fat 67.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 61.1 g, SaturatedFat 26.7 g, Sodium 1595.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE



Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe image

Spinach stuffed chicken breasts are a family favorite. If you're looking for a quick, 30 minute weeknight meal, you came to the right place!

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Meats

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp garlic parsley salt
1 tbsp paprika
4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
6 oz softened cream cheese
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 cup chopped spinach
2 galic cloves (pressed)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, garlic and chopped spinach. Set aside.
  • Butterfly the chicken breasts (see detailed instructions above).
  • Season each breast with garlic parsley salt and paprika on all sides.
  • Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese mixture. To keep the filling inside, seal each end of the breast with a toothpick.
  • Preheat a skillet with butter over medium-heat. Brown all sides of the chicken. Continue cooking over medium-heat until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 44 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Sodium 1832 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast image

This is a spicier version of spinach stuffed chicken breasts. They are both tender and delicious, and they look good too.

Provided by JERSEYGIRL_CHELL

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach leaves
½ cup sour cream
½ cup shredded pepperjack cheese
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 pinch ground black pepper
8 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place spinach in a large glass bowl, and heat in the microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every minute or so, or until wilted. Stir in sour cream, pepperjack cheese, and garlic.
  • Lay the chicken breasts out on a clean surface, and spoon some of the spinach mixture onto each one. Roll up chicken to enclose the spinach, then wrap each chicken breast with two slices of bacon. Secure with toothpicks, and arrange in a shallow baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, then increase heat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C), or use the oven's broiler to cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes to brown the bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 113.4 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 564.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN WITH SPINACH CREAM SAUCE



Spinach Stuffed Chicken With Spinach Cream Sauce image

Make and share this Spinach Stuffed Chicken With Spinach Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 large chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless
fresh ground black pepper
1 (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, divided (1/2 for stuffing and 1/2 for sauce below)
1 egg, slightly beaten
6 prosciutto or 6 cooked ham, thinly sliced
2 -3 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cut into six 2x1/2-inch sticks
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
0.5 (10 ounce) frozen chopped spinach (the 1/2 left over from recipe above)
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place a chicken breast half, boned side up, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Working from the center to the edges, pound lightly with the flat side of a meat mallet to 1/8-inch thickness. Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle chicken lightly with black pepper. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Firmly squeeze spinach until well drained and practically dry. (I wrap in clean kitchen towel and wring moisture out.) In a small bowl, combine 1/2 of the spinach and egg. (Save remaining chopped spinach for Sautéed Spinach Cream Sauce.)
  • For each roll, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture onto each chicken piece, spreading evenly over chicken. Top with a slice of prosciutto or . Place a stick of cheese near an edge. Fold in sides; roll up, starting from edge with cheese, into a spiral, pressing the edges to seal. Secure with wooden picks. Place rolls, seam side down, in a 13x9x2-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Drizzle with butter.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees). Remove toothpicks. Meanwhile, prepare Spinach Cream Sauce.
  • To serve, slice each chicken roll. Transfer chicken to a dinner plate. Top with cream sauce.
  • Sautéed Spinach Cream Sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute; add the remaining chopped spinach. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add whipping cream, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook and stir for 30 seconds or until heated through. Serve over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.6, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 113, Sodium 303.1, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 21.3

SPINACH-MUSHROOM STUFFED CHICKEN



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A colorful spinach stuffing peeks out from the golden skin in this recipe developed in our Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper (2-in. pieces)
1/2 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 bone-in chicken breast halves with skin
2 cups white wine or chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the spinach and red pepper; cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the Swiss cheese, bread crumbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper., Carefully loosen chicken skin on one side of each chicken breast half to form a pocket; stuff with spinach mixture. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear. , In a small saucepan, bring wine or broth to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced to 1 cup. Slowly whisk in cream and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 2 minutes. Spoon over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

SAUTEED SPINACH CREAM SAUCE



Sauteed Spinach Cream Sauce image

Created to serve over Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Spirals, but this would work well with plain, baked chicken as well to add an elegant touch.

Provided by Barb Witherspoon

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium heat in medium saucepan.
  • Add chopped spinach.
  • Cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Add 2 tablespoons whipping cream, Kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Cook and stir for 30 seconds or until heated through.
  • Serve over baked chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 125.9, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1

HAM, CHEESE, AND SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Ham, Cheese, And Spinach-stuffed Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large chicken breast, baby swiss cheese, provolone cheese, ham, baby spinach leaf, flour, eggs, breadcrumb, oil, salt, pepper

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 breast large chicken breast
1 slice baby swiss cheese
1 slice provolone cheese
1 thin slice ham
5 leaves baby spinach leaf
½ cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
⅔ cup breadcrumb
oil, for frying
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut a pocket into the side of the chicken breast.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Stack the two cheeses and spinach on top of the ham and roll up tightly.
  • Stuff the chicken with the roll and press the edges of the chicken together to create a seal.
  • Place the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs into 3 separate bowls.
  • Being careful to keep the chicken from opening, dip the stuffed chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess. Then dip the floured chicken into the egg, then breadcrumbs, then egg and breadcrumbs again. Coat evenly and shake off any excess breading.
  • Heat oil in a cast iron pan over medium heat and preheat oven to 375ºF (190°C).
  • Fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
  • Once the chicken is fried, place into a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches a minimum of 165ºF (75ºC).
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition Calories: 5805 Fat: 524 grams Carbs: 191 grams Fiber: 10 grams Sugars:11 grams Protein: 89 grams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1713 calories, Carbohydrate 190 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 97 grams, Sugar 12 grams

CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH SPINACH



Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound fresh spinach or a 10-ounce package of frozen
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
2 tablespoons walnuts
2 tablespoons freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground pepper
8 small boned and skinned chicken breasts, about 2 1/2 ounces each, pounded thin
4 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Trim the spinach of any coarse stems, wash it very well and chop it. If using frozen spinach, defrost it. Heat butter in a large skillet. Add one tablespoons of the shallots and the garlic and saute over medium low heat until tender. Add the fresh or frozen spinach and cook until the spinach is completely wilted and any excess liquid evaporated from the pan.
  • Transfer spinach to a food processor; add sage, walnuts and cheese and process to a fine puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spread about a tablespoon of this mixture on each flattened chicken breast, roll the chicken around the filling and secure with toothpicks or tie with butcher's cord. Dust each roll lightly with flour.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and saute quickly over medium high heat until golden brown on all sides. Remove chicken from the pan, add the remaining tablespoon of shallots and saute briefly. Stir in the red wine.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, baste with the sauce, cover and cook over low heat for 35 minutes, basting once or twice more.
  • Remove chicken from the pan and transfer to a serving dish. Cover and keep warm.
  • Add the vinegar to the pan, stir, then taste for seasoning. Heat briefly and then spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 474, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 834 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN PARMESAN



Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Parmesan image

Every time I buy a loaf of bread, I use the heels to make bread crumbs. Just pop them in the toasters and crush them into a labeled baggie. That way I always have them on hand for quick recipes like this. -Kellie Foglio, Salem, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups fresh spinach
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup dry whole wheat bread crumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook and stir spinach and garlic in oil just until wilted. Drain. Stir in 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper., Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread each with 1 tablespoon spinach mixture. Fold chicken in half, enclosing filling; secure with toothpicks., Place bread crumbs and egg in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in crumbs to coat. Place seam side down in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tomato sauce, basil and oregano. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165°. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken breasts are evenly cooked, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) before removing from the oven.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check that the chicken is cooked by cutting into the thickest part of the breast. The juices should run clear, with no pink in the center.
  • To make sure the spinach filling is cooked through, sauté it over medium heat until it has wilted and is no longer watery.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute it with milk or half-and-half. However, the sauce will be thinner.
  • To make the sauce more flavorful, you can add a splash of white wine or chicken broth.
  • Serve the spinach-stuffed chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Spinach-stuffed chicken breasts in cream sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is relatively easy to make, and the results are sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give this recipe a try.

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