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Golden-brown stuffed chicken breasts sliced open to reveal creamy spinach and cheese filling, served with fresh lettuce and tomato salad on a white plate.

Cheesy Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Rolls

Tender chicken breasts filled with creamy spinach, feta, and ricotta, baked to golden perfection for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 169
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • cooking spray or oil mister for greasing baking surface
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil extra virgin for sautéing
  • ½ medium onion chopped (adds sweetness and depth)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (for aromatic flavor)
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions fresh, for subtle onion flavor
  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach thawed and excess water squeezed (for moist filling)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley for herbal freshness
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill optional, for bright flavor
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 2.5 oz, tangy and creamy
  • ⅓ cup fat-free ricotta cheese for creamy texture
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and pepper plus extra to taste (for seasoning filling)
  • 8 thin skinless chicken breast cutlets about 1.5 lbs total (for easy rolling)
  • 1 large egg for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon water to thin egg wash
  • ½ cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs for crispy coating

Equipment

  • 1 Large baking sheet For baking the stuffed chicken rolls
  • 1 Medium Skillet To sauté vegetables and spinach filling
  • 1 Small mixing bowl For preparing the egg wash
  • 1 Whisk To combine egg and water for coating chicken
  • 1 Spoon For filling chicken rolls
  • 1 Air fryer Optional, for crispier chicken rolls

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Warm olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add chopped onion, garlic, and scallions; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in spinach, parsley, dill, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pepper; cook an additional minute until thoroughly heated.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and fold in feta and ricotta cheese.
  6. Season chicken cutlets lightly with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Place roughly ¼ cup of the spinach-cheese mixture in the center of each chicken cutlet and roll tightly; position seam-side down on a plate or wax paper.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and water with a pinch of salt.
  9. Place breadcrumbs in a separate bowl.
  10. Dip each chicken roll in the egg mixture, then coat evenly with breadcrumbs, and transfer seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  11. Lightly spray the tops of the chicken rolls with cooking spray.
  12. Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 177mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 8mg

Notes

These cheesy spinach-stuffed chicken rolls are a cozy, wholesome dinner option. Perfectly golden on the outside with a creamy, flavorful center, they’re comforting enough for a weeknight yet elegant for guests.

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