Sun-Dried Tomato And Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Pan fried crispy stuffed chicken! We're making sun-dried tomato and spinach stuffed chicken breasts filled with a cream cheese filling that LOADED with flavor.
Ingredients
Sun-dried tomato + Spinach Stuffing:
- 4 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened to room temp (or Neufchatel cream cheese)
- 1/2 cup baby spinach packed (not regular spinach)
- 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil drained
- 2-3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt + 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Stuffed Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons butter or oil
- chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- STUFFING: In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to make sure all the ingredients are properly mixed. Set aside.
- STUFFED CHICKEN: Run your knife along the thickest part of the chicken breast and create about a 2-3 inch long pocket where you'll add the filling. This is best done using a very sharp knife. Spoon a quarter of the prepared mixture into each chicken breast. Carefully close the chicken breast and use toothpicks to secure. You can also use bakers twine to wrap the chicken breasts but I find the toothpicks work just fine! Don't over stuff the chicken as it will ooze out during the cooking process. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with a tiny pinch of salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, combine the parmesan cheese and flour. Dip the chicken breasts in the flour mixture and coat both sides.
- Heat a large skillet with oil or butter over medium high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and allow to cook for 4-6 minutes per side or until the chicken breast is firm, golden brown, and crispy. My chicken breasts took 10 minutes total to cook through. Remove to a plate. Allow to cool for a few minutes as the filling will be super hot. Remove toothpicks and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Regular spinach is not a good substitute for the baby spinach as it has a high water content and it may cause the filling to become watery.
