Best Spinach Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipes

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SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN PARMESAN



Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Parmesan image

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

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!

STUFFED CHICKEN PARMESAN



Stuffed Chicken Parmesan image

Not another ordinary Chicken Parmesan recipe here. This is a cross between stuffed chicken breast and Chicken Parmesan. The super creamy stuffing is spinach mixed with cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan. Once baked, the cracker and cheese coating is crunchy without the mess of frying. A tasty twist on Chicken Parmesan....

Provided by Annamaria Settanni McDonald

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

SPINACH CHEESE STUFFING
4 oz cream cheese
10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
6 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
CHICKEN
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
BREADING
2 eggs
20 Ritz crackers, finely crushed
4 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
TOPPING
1 jar(s) your favorite pasta sauce
1/2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • 2. Mix cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan until well blended.
  • 3. Spread onto chicken breasts. Starting at one short end of each breast, roll up the chicken tightly. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired.
  • 4. Beat egg in a shallow dish. Mix remaining Parmesan and cracker crumbs in a separate shallow dish.
  • 5. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in crumb mixture to evenly coat.
  • 6. Place, seam-sides down, in a 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • 7. Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • 8. Remove and discard toothpicks, if using. Serve chicken topped with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella.

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