Stuffed peppers. Stuffed mushrooms. Stuffed shells. Cheese-stuffed meatballs. YESSSSS. Anytime you add the word “stuffed” to the name of a recipe, you know it’s gonna be extra good. Your mouth is like, “Ohhhhh it’s ON.”
That’s why when I think of this Stuffed Chicken Parmesan, my heart goes pitter patter. It takes the classic Chicken Parmigiana and stuffs it with rich cream cheese, savory spinach, and melty mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Poor regular ‘ol Chicken Parmigiana doesn’t stand a chance. Sorry, old friend. I think it’s time we parted ways. It’s not you, it’s me.
Serve it with a side of pasta and some garlic bread (I strongly recommend this Mini Garlic Monkey Bread from Damn Delicious) and I guarantee it’ll become a fast fav. If you ever see regular Chicken Parmigiana again, just smile and tell him you hope he’s doing well.
- 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) cream cheese*, softened
- 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
- 1¼ cups mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning, plus extra for sprinkling
- 6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.), pounded to ¼-inch thickness
- 2 eggs
- 20 Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1 cup)
- 1½ cups spaghetti sauce, heated
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix cream cheese, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella, ¼ cup Parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning until well blended; spread onto chicken breasts. Starting at one short end of each breast, roll up chicken tightly. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired.
- Beat eggs in shallow dish. Mix remaining Parmesan and cracker crumbs in separate shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in crumb mixture to evenly coat. Sprinkle with more Italian seasoning to taste.
- Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is done (165 degrees F). Remove and discard toothpicks, if using. Serve chicken topped with spaghetti sauce and remaining mozzarella.
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That looks amazing Erin! Stuffed chicken is the best!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. recently posted…Cheddar Bacon Beer Biscuits
Thanks, Stacey! It’s one of my new favorite meals and it’s SOOO yummy! I agree—stuffed anything is the best! 🙂
This would be great for a date night in! Pinning!
Mallory @ Chocolate with Grace recently posted…Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Thanks, Mallory! I love the idea of making it for a date night in. 😉 It would be perfect for that.
I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t love a dinner like this, it looks amazing!
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine recently posted…Kale and Clementine Salad
Thanks, Chris! It really is amazing! 🙂
Erin this looks wonderful!! I love chicken parmesan, but I’ve never made it stuffed before. Can’t wait to give it a try next time I make it, because you’re right, anything stuffed is automatically better!
Serene @ House of Yumm recently posted…{Goat Cheese + Sun Dried Tomato} Mashed Potatoes
Thanks, Serene! Yes, the stuffed part takes it to a whole new level of yumminess! Can’t beat it. 🙂
All the best foods are stuffed, like meatballs stuffed with mozzarella or a turducken! But this one, the chicken parm, is straight out of my dreams. It’s like you know how obsessed I am with chicken parm so you went and made it better. I MUST make this next week!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) recently posted…Espresso Waffles with Coffee Cream
Thanks, Kim! You’ll totally love it. I parmise! 🙂
Perfect weeknight dinner! My family would love it! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Karly recently posted…Spicy Maple Glazed Carrots
Thanks, Karly! Yep, it’s one of my family’s favs. Thanks for hosting What’s Cookin’! 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!
This is perfect for dinner! I love stuffed anything! I can’t wait to try this in my new kitchen. 🙂
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert recently posted…Chewy Ginger Snap Cookies
Thanks, Jen! Yep, it’s such a yummy and easy meal. I’m so jealous that you get to start cooking in your new kitchen! 😉 I want to see pics!