The Best Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Hey PBJ’s…. I’m excited to share this scrumptious, flavorful, cheesy spinach-stuffed chicken breast recipe with you guys! When I first came across this recipe a few months ago, I knew I’d enjoy it and make my own version eventually.

The spinach and cheese combo stuffed in juicy chicken breasts is so finger-licking good! It took me a few tries to get the spinach and cheese mixture perfect, and I found that using the right combination of cheese is a must.

Mozzarella and Parmesan pair best with spinach in my opinion. I used cheddar the first two times I experimented with this recipe, but the Moz-Parm combo really delivered the flavor I was looking for.

I made this for myself and my moms one Saturday night for dinner, and she absolutely loved it. She said it was a hit, and when she says that, you know it’s good because she can be pretty picky when it comes to food.

That’s how I knew this recipe was legit, and it was time to post it for y’all! Let’s get into the cookware and ingredients you need for this recipe so you can enjoy it yourself.

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Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Boneless Chicken Breast: Try to find thick pieces of boneless chicken since you’ll be stuffing them.
• Spinach: Use fresh baby spinach. Frozen spinach is an option; it just needs to be thawed and then squeezed to remove the liquid before adding it to the mixture. This is necessary to keep it from becoming soupy.
• Jalapenos and minced garlic: You can use pre-sliced jalapenos that come in a container of liquid or fresh jalapenos. If you don’t have minced garlic, you can use garlic paste or mince fresh garlic with a blender. Jalapenos add flavor and heat, and garlic adds depth of flavor.
• Parmesan Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, and Cream Cheese: This is my favorite combination of cheese for this recipe, but feel free to customize this recipe and use your favorite cheese.
• Sour Cream and Mayo: They enhance the flavor and loosen the spinach cheese mixture, giving it the perfect consistency.
• Seasonings: Adobo and Tony’s Creole seasoning are used for taste. Onion Powder and Lemon Pepper add depth of flavor, while Crushed Red Pepper Flakes add a hint of heat. Paprika and Parsley are used for color and to make the chicken appetizing.
• Olive oil and butter: These add flavor, brown the chicken, and help the seasoning stick.

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How to Slice the Chicken

Splitting the chicken to create a pocket and a horizontal hole for the spinach mixture is probably the most challenging part of the recipe. It’s also the step that’s probably the most difficult to explain, so I’ll provide pictures illustrating the best way to cut open a pocket.

• I start by picking a large boneless breast and checking both sides to get a feel for its center.
• I also make sure there are no thin parts in the meat I need to avoid.
• Then I cut into the center from one end, cutting horizontally until I reach the other end while cautiously slicing the inner meat to the back to widen the pocket.
• I always make sure not to cut too close to the bottom, top, or back because I don’t want to create any holes for the cheesy spinach to ooze out of.

How to make cheesy spinach stuffed chicken breasts

1. Split the chicken open, creating a pocket by cutting horizontally through the middle of the chicken.
   

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2. Brush both sides of the chicken with 2/3rds of the oil and melted butter; reserve some for later.
3. Season the insides and both sides of the chicken with 2/3rds of the seasonings, reserving some for later..
   

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4. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper (Optional)
5. Set the chicken on top of the cooling rack.
   

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6. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
7. Remove the stems from the spinach and add it to the bowl.
   

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8. Add the jalapenos and minced garlic to the bowl of spinach, and chop it all into small pieces.
   

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9. Add in the cheeses, sour cream, mayo, and seasonings, then stir well.
   

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10. Stuff the chicken pockets with the cheesy spinach, ensuring it’s deeply embedded in the pockets.
    

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11. Close in the chicken by pinning the ends with toothpicks.
12. Drizzle the remaining melted butter and oil over the chicken.
13. Sprinkle the remaining seasonings over the chicken.
    

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14. Place in the oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes. 
    
    
    

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Tips for success:

• Season before stuffing: I’ve always found it easier to rub the chicken down with butter and oil, and then season it before stuffing it with the cheesy spinach. Do it this way because when you try to season both sides after the cheesy spinach has been added, the toothpicks get in the way, and the cheesy spinach falls out, making a big mess.
• Season Everything: Okay, this has to be said: season everything!!! That means from the inside of the chicken to the cheesy spinach mixture. This will maximize the flavor. So season away!

Storage and reheating

• How to store stuffed chicken? Place it in a container like a Tupperware bowl. Make sure it’s tightly covered with aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or a lid, and store it in the refrigerator.
• How to reheat stuffed chicken in the oven: To reheat it in the oven, I wrap the chicken in aluminum foil and bake it until it’s warm all the way through to the center.
• How to reheat stuffed chicken in a microwave: Place them in a microwave-safe dish, make sure they’re covered with a lid or paper towel, and reheat for 2-3 minutes..

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Cookware & Utensils

You can cook the breasts on either a Baking Sheet or in a Casserole Dish. I tried this recipe using both, and it came out the same – the only difference is that using a casserole dish, there is nowhere for the fat to release.

You can line the baking sheet with Parchment Paper to prevent drippings from burning on it as the chicken breasts cook.

Make sure you have a Knife to split the chicken, a Large Mixing Bowl to put the cheese and spinach in, and a Spoon to fold everything. Also, make sure you purchase or have some Toothpicks to close the chicken after adding the cheesy spinach.

Okay y’all, that’s it for now! Give this recipe a shot and let me know how you like these cheesy spinach stuffed chicken breasts by leaving a review below. If you enjoyed it, please give me a 5-star rating, share, and make sure you subscribe for more easy, delicious recipes.

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The Best Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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• Author: PhillyboyJay
• Prep Time: 30 Mins
• Cook Time: 40 Mins
• Total Time: 1Hr 10 Mins
• Yield: 4-5
• Category: Poultry
• Method: American
• Cuisine: American

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Description

Juicy, well-seasoned, tender boneless chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy, tangy, finger-licking, cheesy spinach dip. A perfect, easy, mid-week summer dinner. These are top-tier cheesy spinach stuffed chicken breasts you have to try. 

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Ingredients

The Chicken

• 2.5 Lbs Boneless Chicken Breasts or 5 thick chicken breasts
• 3 Tbs Butter, melted
• 2 Tbs Olive Oil
• 2 Tsp Paprika
• 2 Tsp Parsley Flakes
• 1–1/2 Tsp Adobo Seasoning
• 1–1/2 Tsp Tony’s Creole Seasoning
• 1 Tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Lemon Pepper

   

  Cheesy Spinach Mixture

• 2 Cups Baby Spinach, finely chopped
• 1/4 Cup Jalapenos, finely chopped
• 2 Tsps Minced Garlic
• 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
• 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese, shaved
• 4oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese
• 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
• 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
• 1/2 Tsp Adobo Seasoning
• 1/2 Tsp Paprika
• 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 Tsp Lemon Pepper
• 1/4 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

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Instructions

1. Split the chicken open, creating a pocket by cutting horizontally through the middle of the chicken.
2. Brush both sides of the chicken with 2/3rds of the oil and melted butter; reserve some for later.
3. Season the insides and both sides of the chicken with 2/3rds of the seasonings, reserving some for later..
4. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper (Optional)
5. Set the chicken on top of the cooling rack.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
7. Remove the stems from the spinach and add it to the bowl.
8. Add the jalapenos and minced garlic to the bowl of spinach, and chop it all into small pieces.
9. Add in the cheeses, sour cream, mayo, and seasonings, then stir well.
10. Stuff the chicken pockets with the cheesy spinach, ensuring it’s deeply embedded in the pockets.
11. Close in the chicken by pinning the ends with toothpicks.
12. Drizzle the remaining melted butter and oil over the chicken.
13. Sprinkle the remaining seasonings over the chicken.
14. Place in the oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes.