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You guys know that we LOVE chicken!
It’s our favorite meat and one that the entire family loves, so I’m always trying out new chicken dinner recipes for the crew. This recipe is a variation of a classic favorite—chicken parmigiana! Except this one is stuffed with spinach and cheese. SO good!
Most of my family members love stuffed chicken parmesan—I say most because a few of the kids were concerned that there was some “green stuff” (spinach) in their chicken and it kinda freaked them out. 😉 Fortunately, the hubby and I loved it so much that we’ve had it twice in the last month.
With chicken stuffed with cheese and spinach, covered in cracker crumbs, and all topped off with your favorite pasta sauce, you really can’t go wrong!
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Delicious spin on a classic. You’ll love this fresh and tasty take on classic Chicken Parmesan that’s bursting with flavor!
- Perfect for busy weeknights. Despite looking so impressive, this recipe is actually super easy to make, so you can have a gourmet meal on the table in no time.
- Great for the whole family. Even picky eaters will love this dish, and you can even make it ahead of time to save yourself some stress.
Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Ingredients
- 6 thin chicken breasts – you can pound it down if they’re a little thicker
- 4 ounces cream cheese – softened
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained, chopped
- 1 ½ cups Mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated, divided
- 1 egg, beaten
- 10 RITZ Crackers crushed
- pasta sauce – Use your favorite store-bought or homemade sauce, just make sure it’s warmed up!
How to Make Stuffed Chicken Parmesan
- FILLING. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, spinach, 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of the Mozzarella Cheese. Mix well and set aside.
- BREADING. Place cracker crumbs and the rest of the grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish and the beaten egg in a bowl. Set aside.
- FILL & ROLL. Spread cheese and spinach mixture onto chicken breast and roll up chicken tightly. Secure with a toothpick. Roll chicken bundle in egg and then in crumbs and cheese dish and evenly coat.
- BAKE & SERVE. Place chicken seam down in a greased 9×13 dish. Spray with cooking spray and bake for 30 minutes. Remove toothpick before serving and top with warm pasta sauce and remainder Mozzarella cheese. ENJOY!
Tip: Return to the oven after topping with mozzarella cheese for a couple minutes until the cheese is nice and melty.
Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 thin chicken breasts (you can pound it down if they’re a little thicker)
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 10 ounces spinach frozen, thawed and drained, chopped
- 1 ½ cups Mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated, divided
- 1 egg beaten
- 10 RITZ Crackers crushed
- pasta sauce (your favorite, warmed up)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, spinach, 3 TB of Parmesan cheese,and 1 cup of the Mozzarella Cheese. Mix well and set aside.
- Place cracker crumbs and the rest of the grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish and the beaten egg in a bowl. Set aside.
- Spread cheese and spinach mixture onto chicken breast and roll up chicken tightly. Secure with a toothpick.
- Roll chicken bundle in egg and then in crumbs and cheese dish and evenly coat.
- Place chicken seam down in a greased 9×13 dish. Spray with cooking spray and bake for 30 minutes. Remove toothpick before serving and top with warm pasta sauce and remainder Mozzarella cheese. ENJOY!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
You can definitely freeze the bundles to use later. Follow the recipe directions to assemble the chicken bundles. You can either freeze them raw or bake them first. In either case, place the bundles in a freezer safe 9×13 baking dish.
If you are pre baking them, bake for 30 minutes and allow to cool. Cover the raw or baked chicken with plastic. Pour your favorite sauce into a separate freezer safe bag. Place bag in the baking dish on top of the plastic wrap. Wrap the entire pan with aluminum foil. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.
When you’re ready, thaw in the fridge. Remove the sauce bag and all the wrappings. If raw bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.
If it was previously baked, you only need to bake long enough to heat the chicken; about 15-20 minutes. Add sauce and cheese, bake for 5 more minutes or until sauce is warm and cheese has melted.
Complete The Meal
Sides
Oven Roasted Vegetables
35 mins
Green Bean Bundles
30 mins
Arugula Salad
10 mins
Olive Garden Breadsticks
2 hrs 27 mins
Desserts
Italian Cookies
1 hr 20 mins
Cream Puff Cake
1 hr 50 mins
Panna Cotta Recipe
4 hrs 10 mins
Pistachio Dessert
2 hrs 18 mins
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This recipe was originally published July 2016.
Recipe from Kraft Foods.
Absolutely DELICIOUS! I made this for my husband and I to try it out before making it this upcoming weekend for some friends. Can I prep ahead of time and then leave in the fridge for a few hours before baking? How would you suggest I do this? Thanks so much!
This chicken recipe sounds awesomely delicious!! I’m definitely going to make it for my family. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Made this for my college student daughter and her bf… they loved it! I used fresh spinach instead of frozen and mixed the cream cheese diced spinach and other cheeses together with a pastry blender. It worked perfectly! So good will definitely make this again!!!
That’s awesome! I bet those substitutions were great. Thanks for sharing what you did!! So glad the recipe was well received. 🙂
Thanks for the make ahead instructions. I’m always in the lookout for recipes I can double and have one now and one for later.
Another family favorite. The added spinach puts this over the top.
This turned out AMAZING!!! I can’t wait to add this to my dinner rotation!
This has so many layers of flavor goin’ on, so I was excited to scroll down and see that it’s actually really easy to make! Great for weeknight family dinners, but you’re right that it would be special enough for company, too. And thanks for the serving suggestions of the Fried Zucchini and Tortellini Salad!
Yummy! My family is going to love this recipe! I can’t wait to give this a try! Looks fantastic and tasty!
I love any kind of chicken parmesan!! These are absolutely delicious! Perfect any night of the week!
Photos are Awesome !!! Thank You For Sharing this Recipe !!! This Recipe is Look So Fresh, Healthy and Delicious to Prepare. Nice Blog to Follow while Preparing Recipes. I’ll Definitely Try it.
That’s so nice of you to say! Thank you for saying that! I hope you like it!