Best 10 Spinach Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipes

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For those looking to tantalize their taste buds with a delectable culinary creation, look no further than spinach stuffed chicken parmesan. This classic Italian-American dish combines the richness of chicken, the tangy flavor of tomato sauce, and the gooeyness of melted cheese, all perfectly complemented by the subtle bitterness of spinach. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating this mouthwatering masterpiece.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST



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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 PARMESAN



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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

CHEESY SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken is so juicy and tasty. Searing on the stove first gives it beautiful color, then finishing it off in the oven ensures it's cooked without drying out. This recipe serves 6 if you cut the stuffed chicken breasts in half.

Provided by Natasha Kravchuk

Categories     Easy/Medium

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless (1 3/4 to 2 lbs, even-sized pieces))
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
4 oz cream cheese (cold)
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves (pressed)
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves, chopped
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F with a rack in the center. In a mixing bowl, mash together cream cheese, mayo and garlic with a fork then stir in mozzarella, parmesan and chopped spinach leaves until combined.
  • Lay chicken on a flat surface and cut slit 3/4 of the way through without cutting all the way through. Stuff each chicken breast with 1/3 of the mixture and seal horizontally with a toothpick (make sure the chicken breast can lay flat on the sides for searing.
  • Season the outside of the chicken breast all over with 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp paprika, or season to taste.
  • Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in an oven-proof pan such as cast iron, or large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté for 4 minutes per side until golden brown on each side.
  • Flip a second time and immediately transfer skillet to preheated oven. Bake at 425˚F for 10-15 minutes until thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers at 165˚F. Rest chicken 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon pan juices over chicken to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 628 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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These spinach stuffed chicken breasts are loaded with cream cheese, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Karly Campbell

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
1 tesapoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt, divided
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and drizzle with oil.
  • Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Set chicken aside.
  • Add cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
  • Spoon the spinach mixture into each chicken breast evenly.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 139 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 24 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 chicken breast, Sodium 873 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams unsaturated fat

CHICKEN PARMESAN BUNDLES



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Juicy chicken stuffed with a cream cheese and spinach filling and topped with marinara.

Provided by Elyse

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces fat free cream cheese (softened)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese (divided)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 eggs
20 Ritz crackers (crushed)
1 cup marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl. Combine softened cream cheese, drained spinach, 1 cup Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cut each chicken breast in half to make them around 1/4-inch thick.
  • Place a few tablespoons of spinach mixture on the widest end of each chicken breast.
  • Roll up and secure closed with toothpicks; set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk eggs; set aside.
  • Crush Ritz crackers in a small resealable bag, pour into a small mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Dip each chicken bundle in egg until coated, then roll in cracker crumbs and place seam side down in a
  • 9 x 13 inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, carefully remove all toothpicks, and spoon 2 tablespoons of marinara on top of each chicken bundle and top with a sprinkle of the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 757 kcal, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Sodium 624 mg, Carbohydrate 90 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 65 mg

STUFFED CHICKEN PARMESAN RECIPE BY TASTY



Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, mozzarella cheese, flour, eggs, bread crumbs, oil, tomato sauce, grated parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
salt, to taste
1 cup mozzarella cheese
2 cups flour
6 eggs, beaten
2 cups bread crumbs
1 cup oil, for frying
3 cups tomato sauce
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt.
  • Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
  • Stuff the pockets evenly with the mozzarella cheese.
  • Press the edges of the chicken together to seal the pocket.
  • Separate 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.
  • Dip the floured chicken into the egg, then the bread crumbs, coating it evenly.
  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • Fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
  • Place ⅔ of the tomato sauce evenly on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the chicken on top.
  • Top with the rest of the tomato sauce, then sprinkle the parmesan and basil on top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

SPINACH CHICKEN PARMESAN



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A family favorite. A classic dish with a Popeye-esque twist; so eat yer spinach (with chicken parmesan) and enjoy it, too!

Provided by KMSMOKEY

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Parmesan Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup skim milk
½ (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped pimento peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl combine cheese and seasoning. Roll chicken pieces in cheese mixture to coat lightly. Set remaining cheese mixture aside. Arrange coated chicken pieces in an 8x8x2 inch baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan, saute green onion in butter/margarine until tender. Stir in flour, then add milk all at once. Simmer, stirring, until bubbly. Stir in drained spinach and pimiento and mix together. Spoon spinach mixture over chicken and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender and chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.5 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 77.8 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 185.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

STUFFED SPINACH CHICKEN



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

Provided by April N.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (12 ounce) can of fiesta cheddar cheese soup
4 cups of fresh Baby Spinach
4 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups of shredded parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine Fiesta cheddar soup, half of whipping cream, and milk. After completely mixed, finish adding the rest of the whipping cream, and use half of mixture on the bottom of casserole dish.
  • Once the bottom of the casserole dish is cover, sprinkle a few leaves of baby spinach on top of soup mix.
  • Put dish aside, and butterfly the Chicken breast (make sure you don't separate it fully,) and then pound down the meat evenly just to loosen up the meat and to tenderize.
  • Lightly season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Once seasoned, sprinkle shredded mozzarella over chicken, then add baby spinach, and carefully roll up the chicken breast, and place in casserole dish with the open end of chicken facing down.
  • Repeat chicken rolling process until all done, and casserole dish is filled.
  • sprinkle the remaining seasonings over rolled chicken breast and then top off with the remaining of soup mixture.
  • Place in the center of the preheated oven for 30mins. After 30mins rotate dish a full 180 degrees. After another 20mins, sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese and the parmesan cheese. and finish baking. (Do Not Cover Dish.).
  • Serve with side of steamed veggies or salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729.3, Fat 49.4, SaturatedFat 28.8, Cholesterol 234.1, Sodium 1936.9, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 59

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

SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN



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A mixture of spinach, spices and three kinds of cheese tucked into these chicken breasts makes them taste extra special. "They bake to a beautiful golden brown, so they look lovely on the plate, too," shares Barbara Eitemiller of Churchville, Maryland.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Additional paprika, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cheeses, onion, garlic, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Carefully loosen the skin on one side of each chicken breast to form a pocket. Stuff each breast with 1/2 cup spinach mixture. , Place chicken skin side up in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the oil, paprika, oregano and thyme; brush over chicken. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer inserted into the breast meat reads 170° and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 430mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 53g protein.

Tips:

  • To make sure the chicken breasts are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before removing them from the oven.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check if the chicken is cooked by cutting into it. The chicken should be cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  • If you are using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it and squeeze out any excess water before using it.
  • You can use any type of cheese that you like for the Parmesan crust. Some popular options include mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese.
  • If you are using a store-bought marinara sauce, be sure to taste it before using it. You may want to add some additional spices or herbs to taste.
  • To make the chicken parmesan even more flavorful, you can marinate the chicken breasts in the marinara sauce for several hours before cooking them.

Conclusion:

Spinach Stuffed Chicken Parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken breasts are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spinach, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese, and then they are coated in a crispy Parmesan crust. The chicken is then baked in a marinara sauce until it is cooked through. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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