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

Cookie Le Ooof
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese filling is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Todd Flory
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese filling was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Jjumba Richard Muwanguzi
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the crispy chicken and the cheesy spinach filling. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


safyanansari Safyanansari
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the spinach and cheese filling was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Yodit Car
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese filling is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


supreme lamar (vloneswrldx)
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese filling was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Brenda Lucky
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the crispy chicken and the cheesy spinach filling. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


More Grace
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the spinach and cheese filling was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Raymond Mercy
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese filling is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Connor McLaughlin
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese filling was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ammy Khan
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the crispy chicken and the cheesy spinach filling. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


cooter Brown
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the spinach and cheese filling was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Sana Naz
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese filling is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Muhammad Ashraf Ashraf
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese filling was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Aisha Alawadi
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the crispy chicken and the cheesy spinach filling. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Ajgor Ali
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the spinach and cheese filling was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Likhon Sadhu
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese filling is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mir baaz
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the spinach and cheese filling was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sulliman Khan
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crispy chicken and the cheesy spinach filling. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Daniel Butler
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach and cheese filling was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.