Best 6 Spinach Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipes

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Are you in the mood for a delicious and elegant dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than spinach-stuffed chicken parmesan! This classic Italian dish features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful spinach and ricotta cheese filling, then breaded, fried, and baked in a rich tomato sauce. The result is a crispy, juicy, and cheesy dish that is sure to be a hit.

In this article, you'll find two variations of spinach-stuffed chicken parmesan: a traditional version and a healthier baked version. The traditional version uses all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs for the breading and is fried in olive oil. The healthier version uses whole wheat flour and almond flour for the breading and is baked in the oven. Both versions are delicious and easy to make, so you can choose the one that best suits your dietary needs.

In addition to the two main recipes, this article also includes a recipe for homemade marinara sauce. This classic sauce is easy to make and can be used in a variety of dishes, not just chicken parmesan. You'll also find a recipe for a simple side salad that is the perfect accompaniment to spinach-stuffed chicken parmesan.

So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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 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

BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN STUFFED WITH SPINACH AND RICOTTA



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These chicken breasts stuffed with ricotta cheese, spinach, and wrapped with bacon are a sure-fire way to impress! Makes a beautiful plate!

Provided by Kitty KaBoom

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (10 ounce) bag washed fresh spinach
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
8 slices thick sliced bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until it begins to brown, about 30 seconds. Quickly stir in spinach, and continue cooking until the spinach has wilted. Transfer the mixture into a bowl, and set aside to cool.
  • Slice through the chicken breast horizontally to within 1/2 inch of one long edge, then open the meat like a book. Place each opened chicken breast in between two pieces of plastic wrap, and pound with a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
  • Stir the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and onion powder into the cooked spinach until blended. Evenly divide this mixture among the chicken breasts, then roll each into an oblong shape, like a burrito, tucking in the ends. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Wrap each breast with 2 strips of bacon, and secure with toothpicks. Place into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the bacon is brown and crispy, and the chicken is no longer pink, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven, and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before removing toothpicks and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 133.5 mg, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 44.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 1078.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

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

STUFFED CHICKEN PARMESAN RECIPE BY TASTY



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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!

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken breasts are evenly cooked, slice a pocket in the chicken breast that is not too thick or too thin.
  • Stuff the chicken breasts with a generous amount of spinach and cheese mixture, but not too much that the chicken breasts cannot be closed properly.
  • Dredge the chicken breasts in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs to create a crispy coating.
  • Pan-fry the chicken breasts in a mixture of butter and olive oil over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through.
  • To make the parmesan sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and gradually whisk in milk until the sauce thickens. Stir in parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the parmesan sauce over the chicken breasts and bake in a preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the spinach-stuffed chicken parmesan immediately with a side of pasta or salad.

Conclusion:

Spinach-stuffed chicken parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of tender chicken, creamy spinach, and melted cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe includes several tips for ensuring that the chicken is cooked evenly and the coating is crispy. The parmesan sauce is also simple to make and adds a rich, flavorful touch to the dish. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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