Tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, rolled up and baked until golden and juicy. A hearty, flavorful dinner that’s easy to prep and packed with comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or 1 cup thawed frozen spinach, drained)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
¼ cup breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Butterfly and pound chicken breasts to ¼-inch thickness.
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In a skillet, sauté garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
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In a bowl, mix spinach with cream cheese, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Spread 2 tbsp filling on each chicken breast. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
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Brush with remaining olive oil or butter and sprinkle breadcrumbs or Parmesan on top.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, until cooked through and golden.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.