Description
Delicious chicken rolls with spinach and cream cheese. Spinach cream cheese stuffed chicken breast with Panko parmesan breadcrumbs are rolled up and baked. An easy everyday dinner or perfect for entertaining!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup packed baby spinach, chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 jalapeno, minced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of swiss cheese or mozzarella
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or asiago cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, spinach, scallions, garlic, jalapeno, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Use a rubber spatula to mix thoroughly.
- Step: Place a rack near the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Step: Butterfly the chicken breast and use a meat mallet to flatten each piece to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Step: Spread a quarter of the cream cheese mixture onto each chicken breast and top with a slice of cheese.
- Step: Carefully roll up the chicken and secure the ends with toothpicks.
- Step: Place the beaten eggs in a shallow dish. In a separate shallow dish, combine Panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Step: Dip each chicken breast in the eggs, then coat thoroughly in the Panko mixture.
- Step: Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and the chicken is fully cooked.
Notes
Ensure all toothpicks are removed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg