Florentine Stuffed Chicken

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This stuffed chicken florentine features baked bone-in chicken breasts stuffed with spinach, cheese, and onion. It's a simple recipe I cooked up myself that's based on some pretty standard Greek and Italian dishes. Everyone loves it, and it can be wonderful for company. Even people who don't usually like spinach find they like this dish! Serve with your favorite shaped pasta if desired.

Submitted by Tammy
Updated on July 21, 2023
Stuffed chicken breast cut in half to show spinach filling.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin

  • 2 cups spaghetti sauce

  • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a medium bowl, mix spinach, Parmesan cheese, and onion until thoroughly combined. Stuff 1/4 of the mixture into the cavity of each chicken breast. Place stuffed breasts into a 9x13-inch baking dish and cover with spaghetti sauce.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake until melted, about 5 more minutes.

Tips

Bone-in, split breasts usually have a little cavity. If one is not naturally present, use a sharp knife to make a slit in the side of the breast.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

528 Calories
26g Fat
17g Carbs
55g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 528
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 154mg 51%
Sodium 878mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 55g 110%
Vitamin C 17mg 18%
Calcium 243mg 19%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 1260mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.