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Chicken Parmesan Stuffed with Cream Cheese

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Oven-baked chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, spinach, and mozzarella, breaded with Parmesan and cracker crumbs, then topped with marinara sauce and more cheese for a crispy, juicy Chicken Parmesan.

Ingredients

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  • 6 thin chicken breasts (pound thicker ones to thin)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed, drained, and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
  • 6 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated, divided
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 10 RITZ Crackers, crushed
  • Pasta sauce (marinara), warmed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped spinach, 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
  2. Place crushed cracker crumbs and remaining 3 tbsp Parmesan in a shallow dish. Spread cheese-spinach mixture onto each chicken breast, roll up tightly, and secure with a toothpick. Dip each bundle in beaten egg, then roll in crumb-cheese mixture to coat evenly.
  3. Place chicken bundles seam-side down in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spray lightly with cooking spray and bake for 30 minutes. Remove toothpicks, top with warm pasta sauce and remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and return to oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes after adding cheese. Use fresh spinach if preferred, sautéed and chopped. Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.

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