Description
Prepare to indulge in an irresistible copycat of Ruth’s Chris Stuffed Chicken. This dish features tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy, cheesy mixture of spinach and herbs, perfect for a special dinner or a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Boneless
- skinless chicken breasts
- Spinach
- Cream cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted (if using fresh), then remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine cooked spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the filling mixture.
- Sear the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet until golden brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving, garnishing with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or fresh herbs to the stuffing mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Searing + Baking
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Ruth's Chris, Stuffed Chicken, Copycat Recipe, Chicken Recipes, Comfort Food