Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Name: Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. 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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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 165u00b0. Discard toothpicks before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups fresh spinach, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided, and more.

Yes, Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Parmesan falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Parmesan

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