Looking for more stovetop chicken breast recipes? Try my Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast or this crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast next! I love finding new ways to make chicken because it’s so versatile! The trick is finding the right combination of flavors to get a juicy and delicious meal. This is one of the best stuffed chicken breast recipes I have made, and it’s easy to customize too. It’s quick enough to put together on a busy weeknight, but it looks and tastes fantastic too! The spinach and cream cheese filling is a great way to get more nutrients into weeknight meals for the whole family. It’s so creamy and cheesy you can sneak it in without complaints! If you love stuffed chicken, you’ll also love my Chicken Breasts with Cheese & Maple Bacon Jam and these Nacho Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts. We love pairing this dinner with Garlic Parmesan Orzo Pasta, Creamy Cheese Tortellini or Buttered Noodles!
Ingredients Needed:
Chicken Breasts:
Chicken: use boneless and skinless chicken breasts (halves). Oil: to sear the chicken, I like to use canola oil, but you can use olive oil or butter if you prefer. Seasoning: kosher salt, garlic powder, paprika, and freshly ground black pepper are the perfect combination here.
Spinach Filling:
Spinach & Garlic: use fresh spinach leaves or frozen ones that you can defrost and pad dry with paper towels (you don’t want any extra moisture!). Freshly minced garlic is best for the filling too. Cream Cheese: use full fat or reduced-fat plain cream cheese as the base of your filling. Full-fat cream cheese contains less water so it may hold up better while cooking. Cheese: I used shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and ricotta cheese (minus juices) for a deliciously creamy cheese mix. Tomatoes: sun-dried tomatoes add extra flavor!
How to Make Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
Spinach-stuffed chicken breasts are quick and easy to make. Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.
Tips and Notes
This recipe is great for date night, which is why I created it for 2 people. One chicken breast is large enough for two people with sides, so this recipe could serve 4, or you can always double it if you are looking to feed the whole family. Your filling ingredients must not be overly wet (ricotta, spinach, tomatoes, etc., or the filling will run out of the chicken). If some of the filling does run out, don’t stress. Just serve it as a creamy sauce alongside the chicken.
Stuffed Chicken Variations
Add some spice. Add red pepper flakes and chili powder to your soup when serving for a bit of heat. Breaded. Add a breaded coating to the chicken breasts before cooking them for a crunchy texture, like in my Nacho Cheese Stuffed Fried Chicken. Cream cheese. Use Boursin cheese or flavored cream cheese to your preference. Try to create your own flavor combination! This recipe is so versatile, you can mix and match your flavors, but here are some combinations to get you started.Asparagus, gouda, with mozzarella cheese on top. Brie and cranberry filling, with the chicken wrapped in bacon. Broccoli and cheddar cheese
Serving Suggestions
This stuffed chicken is delicious when served alongside Creamy Mashed Potatoes, or Jasmine Rice. Serve it with some vegetables for added nutrients like these Green Beans with Bacon, Roasted Carrots, or this Roast Vegetable Medley. If you’re keeping it low carb then skip the potatoes and rice and add more veggies!
More Chicken Dinner Recipes
Creamy Chicken Spaghetti Bake
Italian Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes
Easy Crockpot White Chicken Chili
Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
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