This Spinach Stuffed Chicken is a delicious combination of chopped spinach, herb cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan and garlic with a perfect blend of spices seared into golden chicken breasts.
This recipe comes together quickly and it is one of our favorite stuffed chicken recipes. I love to serve this with Duchess Potatoes, Roasted Red Potatoes or Easy Fondant Potatoes.
How do you make Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Start by mixing together the chopped spinach, herb cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, mayonnaise, and minced garlic. Go ahead and set that aside for a few minutes. Then cut the pockets in your chicken breast using a sharp knife. Take your time and be careful not to cut through the top, bottom or opposite side of the chicken breast. Now spoon the spinach mixture into the pockets and secure with 1-2 toothpicks.
Then in a small bowl combine garlic powder, onion powder, fresh ground black pepper, marjoram, smoked paprika and ground cayenne. Rub the spice mixture into the stuffed chicken breasts on both the top and the bottom. Heat a little vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet. Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides which takes about 4 minutes per side. Then transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 7-12 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. After removing the chicken from the oven let it rest for about 10 minutes.
Recipe notes and tips
- This recipe works with both breasts and thighs. To stuff thighs simply turn the thigh inside up and stuff with a smaller amount of spinach stuffing then roll up and secure with toothpicks. This recipe will stuff about 8 chicken thighs,
- I like to use Boursin Herb Cream Cheese but homemade scallion herb cream cheese would be delicious as well.
- Using a meat thermometer cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees being careful not to overbake them.
- If you accidentally cut a hole in the bottom, top or side of the chicken breasts do not fret. The spinach cream stuffing is quite thick and will probably stay contained but try not to make the hole any bigger by being very careful with your cuts.
- Freshly grated cheese works best for this recipe providing the most flavor without additives and anti-clumping agents.
- After removing the chicken from the oven cover it loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 7-10 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat loosely cover with a paper towel and heat in the microwave at 50-60% power for 1-2 minutes depending on size of the chicken breast.
How long to cook chicken breasts
This is kind of a loaded question as I have seen chicken breasts range in size from as small as 3 ounces all the way up to 11 ounces so obviously the smaller breasts are going to cook considerably faster than the larger ones. On the grill 5-7 minutes per side should do it depending on the size of the chicken breast. In a skillet a small thin breast may fully cook in the time it takes to brown each side. When baking chicken breasts without browning 15-22 minutes at 375 degrees should be adequate of course all of that depends on size. The easiest and most thorough way to tell if your chicken breast is done is an instant read thermometer. It should read 165 degrees.
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PrintSpinach Stuffed Chicken
Elegant enough for company yet easy enough for a weeknight these Spinach Stuffed Chicken breasts are plump full of fresh spinach, herb cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan Cheese and garlic all cooked to golden brown perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main meal chicken
- Method: stovetop/bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 1 ½ cups chopped spinach
- 5.2 ounces Boursin Herb Cream Cheese
- ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram (or oregano)
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix together chopped spinach, herb cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, mayonnaise, and minced garlic; set aside.
- Cut pockets in your chicken breast lengthwise using a sharp knife. Take your time and be careful not to cut through the top, bottom or opposite side of the chicken breast. Spoon the spinach mixture in and secure with 1-2 toothpicks.
- In a small bowl combine garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, marjoram, paprika and cayenne. Rub the spice mixture into the stuffed chicken breasts on both sides.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet. Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides; about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 7-12 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. After removing the chicken from the oven let it rest for 7-10 minutes.
Notes
- This recipe works with both breasts and thighs. To stuff thighs simply turn the thigh inside up and stuff with a smaller amount of spinach stuffing then roll up and secure with toothpicks. This recipe will stuff about 8 chicken thighs,
- I like to use Boursin Herb Cream Cheese but homemade scallion herb cream cheese would be delicious as well.
- Using a meat thermometer cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees being careful not to overbake them.
- If you accidentally cut a hole in the bottom, top or side of the chicken breasts do not fret. The spinach cream stuffing is quite thick and will probably stay contained but try not to make the hole any bigger by being very careful with your cuts.
- Freshly grated cheese works best for this recipe providing the most flavor without additives and anti-clumping agents.
- After removing the chicken from the oven cover it loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 7-10 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat loosely cover with a paper towel and heat in the microwave at 50-60% power for 1-2 minutes depending on size of the chicken breast.
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Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This Spinach Stuffed Chicken is looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
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Catalina
My family loves chicken and spinach. They will love this chicken dish!
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Toni
This is such a delicious meal for weeknights! Everyone at my house loved it!
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Kevin
I have been looking for a new chicken recipe to try! I am so glad I found this one!
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Kevin Is Cooking
Stuffed chicken recipes are my favorite! I have to grab a few things to make this recipe then it will be happening!
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Jessie
My daughter LOVED this…. As did I, such great flavor! Adding this to the favorite list!
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Dannii
This stuff chicken looks amazing. I love the green boost it has from the spinach.
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Jeannette
This is a perfect weeknight dinner idea, especially when you can pack so many flavours into the chicken with the spices and cheese. So good for leftover lunch as well!
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Anjali
All of the spices you used in this dish pack it with so much flavor! This was the perfect meal to serve my family tonight!
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Helen
What a great family dinner recipe! Thanks for sharing.
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Janet Bradley
I have done stuffed chicken before and it is amazingly delicious. Instead of toothpicks I wrapped mine in 2 slices of bacon. At the end of the cooking time I put it under to broiler to crisp up the bacon (if needed). I am going to try your version now because it sounds delicious,
Thanks, Janet
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip Janet. I love bacon and wrapping them is delicious every time.
Janet Bradley
I’ve make a similar recipe and loved it. I’m going to make this one. The one thing I do different is to wrap the stuffed chicken in Bacon, this keeps all that tasty stuffing inside. When don, I pop into the broiler and crisp up the bacon, only if needed. Can’t wait to try this version.
HEATHER PERINE
This stuffing looks amazing! I love spinach dip – and I bet it tastes amazing inside the chicken! Can’t wait to try!
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Irina
This is what I am cooking tonight. I have never made stuffed chicken, especially with such an interesting filling as spinach. Your recipe sounds amazingly delicious, and I hope to get the same tasty result as yours. 🙂
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Anjali
This looks like such a satisfying and easy dinner!! Can’t wait to make this recipe this week!
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Emily
This was such a delicious meal that the whole family loved! I’m adding this chicken to our weeknight rotation!
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Sara Welch
Easily, a new favorite recipe in our home; served this for dinner last night and even my picky eaters gobbled this up! Delish!
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