This Spinach and Provolone Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is low carb, easy to make and so flavorful! This meal comes together in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for those busy nights.
I gotta tell you, I’ve never really tried stuffing meat before. I’ve ordered stuff like this in restaurants because it seems so fancy, and it’s always so delicious! So I figured, hey why not go outside my bubble a little and try this recipe myself!
So I decided to make a meal that felt like a date night meal I could have at home. Except my meal was shared with my son, who by the way makes a great date. I do love our mother and son dinner dates!
This was really simple to make too! So if you’re looking to have a date night dinner at home, or just a great meal with your family, give this a try!
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 slices Provolone cheese
- 1 5oz container of fresh Baby Spinach
- 4 clove minced Garlic
- Smoked Paprika
- Sea Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Tbs Olive Oil
- Toothpicks
How to Make Spinach Provolone Stuffed Chicken Breast:
First sauté the garlic in some olive oil for 1-2 minutes. Add in the baby spinach and sauté 2-3 minutes until spinach is cooked down.
Carefully butterfly the chicken breasts making sure you don’t cut them all the way through. Then place a slice of Provolone Cheese over each piece of chicken.
If your Chicken Breasts are larger in size, feel free to add 2 slices of cheese to each one. The cheesier the better right?!
Then add the cooked Spinach and Garlic on top of the cheese.
Gently fold the chicken over in half and make sure everything is stuffed nicely inside. Seal the edges with toothpicks.
Place the chicken on a greased baking pan. Sprinkle with Sea Salt, Pepper and Smoked Paprika.
Bake at 425F for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. The internal temp of the chicken breast should be 165F.
Common Questions:
Can I use a different cheese? – Yes, you can use whatever your favorite cheese might be. Some suggestions would be Cream Cheese, Pepper Jack, Mozzarella, Cheddar, or Feta.
Can I use Frozen Spinach? – Frozen Spinach works as long as you thaw it and squeeze the excess liquid out of it first.
Can I use different seasonings? – Absolutely! Use whatever your favorite seasoning is. Check out our comment section, there are a few suggestions such as using Italian seasoning, Rosemary etc.
Can I use other greens? – You could use Arugula, Kale, or Swiss Chard to name a few.
Storing Stuffed Chicken Breast:
Refrigerating: After you baked your stuffed chicken breasts, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Freezer: Once you bake your stuffed chicken breasts, allow them to cool down completely. Wrap each one in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer ziplock bag. When you’re ready to eat, thaw the stuffed chicken breasts in the fridge overnight. Bake them in the oven covered on 325F, until they are warmed up, about 10-15 minutes. Frozen stuffed chicken breasts will last 2-3 months in the freezer.
What can I serve with Stuffed Chicken Breast?
- Roasted Asparagus with Lemon
- Sweet Potato Fritters
- Roasted Garlic Cauliflower
- Lemon Chive Pesto Gnocchi
- Roasted Rosemary Potatoes in Foil
- Kale Quinoa Salad with Roasted Squash
- Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
Other Chicken Recipes:
- Creamy Chicken Sausage and Spinach Pasta
- The Best White Chicken Chili
- Grilled Mojo Spatchcock Chicken
- Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Thighs
- Greek Lemon Chicken Rice Soup
- Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Brie and Rosemary
- Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad
If you try this recipe let me know what you think! Leave a comment, rate it, share it on social media, or take a picture and tag it #tastefulventure on Instagram! I LOVE seeing what you guys cook up.
Cheers!
Spinach and Provolone Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless Chicken Breasts butterflied
- 2 slices Provolone cheese
- 1 5 oz container of fresh Baby Spinach
- 4 clove minced Garlic
- Smoked Paprika
- Sea Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Tbs Olive Oil
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- In large frying pan add Olive Oil and Garlic, sauté over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Add Spinach and stir frequently until Spinach is wilted and cooked, about 2-3 minutes.
- Butterfly chicken breasts, slice lengthwise down the middle but not all the way through.
- Place a slice of Provolone cheese over each chicken breast.
- Add Spinach and garlic on top of cheese.
- Fold chicken in half like a sandwich keeping the stuffing in.
- Seal the edges with toothpicks.
- Place on greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle top of chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bake uncovered 30 Minutes or until cooked through.
- Enjoy!
Victoria says
Is the nutrients in total ? (The two chicken breast combined or per chicken breast?
Sara says
The nutrition label is based on per serving.
Kim Nguyen says
Awesome! Juice, flavorful, and super, super easy to make! I’m so pleasantly surprised!
Sara says
Thanks so much Kim!
Rose Martine says
Thank you for this great post. Your ketchup recipe is a staple in my kitchen! I just made another batch yesterday ?
Sara says
Thank you:)
Dark.Link says
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Tracy Marlow says
I did salt and pepper the chicken and I only had smoked paprika but this was much better than I anticipated. Thanks for the recipe.
Sara says
You’re welcome Tracy! Glad you liked it:)
Queen says
What a fantastic, delicious meal.
Just want to say a big thank you!
Sara says
Thank you so much, this made my day! 🙂
Emily says
Hi! I really want to make this but I only have boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenderloins. Would either of those work? Could I place the spinach and provolone between tenderloins?
June says
Hi there! I have my mom coming to visit so I am going to attempt this recipe because it looks incredibly delicious! (Wish me luck lol)
I see the recipe is set for 2 servings..now if I have to make 4 servings to feed everyone, obviously I would double the ingredients to have enough but would I also double the cooking time or leave everything the way that it is?
I apologize if this question is a bit asinine but I would just love to make it right!
Sara says
Hi June, Yes just double everything, same cooking time. Good luck! I’m sure it’ll turn out beautifully for your family:)
Briana says
Tried this a couple weeks ago and loved it! Made it again tonight! This time, I added shallots and chopped mushrooms to the spinach- as well as (believe it or not) a pinch of nutmeg, which was a delicious touch and brought all the flavors together nicely.
Thank you 🙂
Sara says
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback Briana! 🙂
Caitlyn Maddox says
What would you pair with this dish? Pasta or potatoes and what type of vegetable?
Sara says
Hi Caitlyn, you could pair it with your favorite vegetable and some rice:)
Lav says
There’s alot of water after cooking for 30 mins – is this normal?
brittany says
If I use frozen spinach do I still need to cook it in a pan after I thaw and dry it?
Sara says
Hi Brittany, I don’t think you would need to. Let me know how it turns out that way!
Michelle says
Family did not like at all. Needs more flavor…