Tender chicken breasts are filled with cheesy spinach filling, wrapped in bacon, and baked in the oven.
Ingredients for Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Chicken: I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts in this recipe. You can also use chicken thighs or even bone-in split breasts. Bacon: Bacon adds flavor and keeps the chicken moist and juicy. I prefer thinner over thicker cuts for easier wrapping. Spinach: I use fresh spinach in this recipe as it has a slightly more delicate flavor. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out any liquid before adding to the pan in Step 2 (see recipe notes). Cheese: Spreadable cream cheese melts quickly, but regular cream cheese or boursin work as well. Replace the Swiss with mozzarella cheese or Gruyere.
Variations
Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, chopped cooked broccoli, kalamata olives, or mushrooms to the spinach mixture. For extra flavor, stir in Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese if desired. Add your own seasonings to the cream cheese mixture, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or other herbs. Swap the cream cheese for a flavored cream cheese such a garlic.
How to Make Stuffed Chicken Breast
Holly’s Tips
Chicken breasts will slice easier if partially frozen for about 20 minutes. Line the baking pan with a sheet of parchment paper for easy cleanup. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken breasts reaches 165°F. Prep and assemble breasts in advance, freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet, and transfer them to zippered bags. Thaw overnight before baking.
Storing Stuffed Chicken Breast
Leftover spinach-stuffed chicken breasts can be kept in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen in portions in zippered bags for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in the microwave. Did you enjoy this Spinach Stuffed Chicken recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below! remove © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
