Description
Juicy chicken breasts rolled with a savory spinach and cheese filling, then baked until tender and golden—an elegant yet easy main dish perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Toothpicks for securing rolls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place each chicken breast between parchment and pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté spinach until wilted. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, combine cooked spinach with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
- Spread a layer of the cheese-spinach mixture onto each flattened chicken breast.
- Roll the chicken tightly from the shortest side and secure with toothpicks.
- Place rolls seam-side down in the baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use frozen spinach if preferred—thaw and squeeze out excess moisture before mixing.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or herbs for extra flavor.
- For a golden top, broil the chicken for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Pair with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg