Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
215 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Description
The Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe combines thin chicken breasts with a filling of cream cheese, chopped spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. The chicken is rolled tightly around the filling and coated in an egg wash followed by a mixture of crushed Ritz crackers and Parmesan cheese for a crunchy crust. After baking, the chicken is served with warmed pasta sauce and melted mozzarella on top, offering a creamy, cheesy filling balanced by a crisp coating.
The baking method ensures the chicken stays moist while developing a golden crust from the cracker and cheese coating. The spinach adds a subtle earthiness that tones down the richness of the cheeses, creating a balanced flavor. The final assembly with pasta sauce and extra mozzarella adds moisture and familiar Italian-inspired flavors.
This dish works well as a main course paired with simple sides like pasta, steamed vegetables, or salad. Its stuffed and rolled presentation is ideal for a slightly elevated weeknight meal or casual dinner.
Ingredients
- 6 thin chicken breast you can pound it down if they're a little thicker
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 10 oz spinach frozen, thawed and drained, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- 6 tbsp 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 9x13 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!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 327mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4950IU | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 13.3mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 278mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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