Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Rolls
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Rolls—an irresistible combination of juicy chicken, creamy filling, and bold flavor. Each chicken breast is pounded thin and filled with a savory mixture of softened cream cheese, fresh spinach, grated parmesan cheese, and fragrant garlic, then rolled up and perfectly seasoned with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Seared to golden brown perfection and baked to tender doneness, these chicken rolls deliver a delightful blend of textures and rich, cheesy flavor in every bite. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a gorgeous presentation, they’re perfect for family meals or an impressive dinner party entrée. Easily customizable and ready in under an hour, this recipe is the ultimate mix of comfort food and elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 pieces toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken to an even thickness, approximately 1/4 inch.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped spinach, grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly blended.
Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto one side of each flattened chicken breast. Roll the chicken tightly around the filling, starting from the narrower end.
Secure the rolls with toothpicks to ensure they stay intact while cooking.
Season the outside of the chicken rolls with a mixture of paprika, additional salt, and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the rolled chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the toothpicks carefully before serving. Garnish with extra parmesan or fresh herbs, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.3 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.2 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 797 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 4702 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 259.5 g | 519% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1214 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2640 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
