Spinach and Havarti Stuffed Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Slice of Jess

Stuffed chicken is a wonderful meal to serve during family get-togethers, holidays, or simply sprucing up your weeknight dinner. It looks fancy, but trust me, this is totally easy to make.

I prepare chicken for dinner at least 3 – 5 times per week. Not kidding. So having different types of recipes to choose from are a must. Whether we’re in the mood for Italian, Mexican, or something simply thrown on the grill… I’ve got recipes for every occasion. If your family enjoys chicken as much as we do, be sure to check out my Mediterranean Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs, this Skillet Chicken Tamale Pie, and My Grandma June’s Homestyle Chicken Meatloaf.

INGREDIENTS FOR THIS RECIPE:

There are so many ways to deliciously stuff chicken before baking, but this combination here is one of my favs.

While you can swap out any melty cheese you prefer, I love the taste and texture of Havarti. To be honest, I prefer for the cheese to ooze out a little while baking because it creates this awesome cheesy crust that’s savory and crunchy. So good.

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Spinach and Havarti Stuffed Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

 

Stuffed chicken is a wonderful meal to serve during family get-togethers, holidays, or simply sprucing up your weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• ¼ tsp. Salt
• ¼ tsp. Black Pepper
• ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
• 4 Prosciutto Slices
• 6 Sun Dried Tomato Slices
• ¼ cup Fresh Spinach
• 2 Havarti Slices
• 2 tsp. Olive Oil
• ½ tsp. Paprika
• 1 tbsp. Grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp. Italian Breadcrumbs
• Italian Parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Butterfly both chicken breasts. Sprinkle the insides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Split the following ingredients among each butterflied breast: prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Havarti. Fold over each breast, closing the filling inside. If you prefer, you can use a toothpick to keep them shut.
4. Whisk together the paprika, grated parmesan, and Italian Breadcrumbs on a small plate.
5. Drizzle the exterior of the stuffed chicken breasts with olive oil and then coat each side with the parmesan bread mixture.
6. Bake on the lined baking sheet for 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the breasts is 165F.
7. Serve immediately, sprinkled with Italian Parsley, along with your favorite side dish.

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NOTES ON THIS RECIPE:

• If your breasts are very thick, after butterflying place them in-between two sheets of plastic wrap, and then tenderize / pound them with a meat mallet to thin them out. 
• Since I used sliced Havarti cheese, no shredding is required. However, if you’re swapping this out for a different variety, I suggest shredding your own cheese verses pre-shredded. 
• You can use the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes instead of olive oil if you prefer a more tomato-y flavor. 

SIDE DISH IDEAS:

While I served this with an Italian Chopped Salad (recipe coming soon!), you could also serve with the following:

Scallion Buttermilk Biscuits

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

The Ultimate Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Lightened Up Yellow Squash Casserole

Middle Eastern Whipped Cottage Cheese with Toasty Baguette

Easy Homemade Focaccia Bread

Mashed and Fried Crispy Potatoes

My Grandma June’s Cheesy Potatoes Casserole

Marry Me Parm Piccata Roasted Potatoes

Air Fryer Garlic Cheddar Drop Biscuits

Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese, Cheddar, and Onions

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

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