Juicy chicken breasts wrapped around a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, baked until golden. A quick and flavorful dinner perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella
2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil or 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 thick.
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Sauté garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil. Add spinach, cook until wilted. Let cool.
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Mix spinach with cream cheese, mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Spread filling on each chicken breast. Roll up and place seam-side down in greased baking dish.
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Brush tops with olive oil or butter, sprinkle with breadcrumbs or Parmesan.
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Bake 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
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Rest 5 minutes before serving.