Irresistible Ruth’s Chris Stuffed Chicken
A quick and delicious stuffed chicken recipe featuring creamy spinach and cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup spinach, chopped Use fresh or frozen.
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened Let sit to soften or microwave for 5-10 seconds.
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Freshly shredded melts better.
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Don't skip this ingredient.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper
- to taste tablespoon olive oil for cooking
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the cheese mixture.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (target 160-165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 49gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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