Description
Ruth’s Chris Stuffed Chicken Copycat is an easy, restaurant‑style chicken breast filled with a creamy spinach, garlic, mozzarella and parmesan mixture. Ready in 45 minutes, this one‑pan dinner delivers juicy meat, a golden sear, and a melty cheese center—perfect for weeknight meals or a special gathering. Ideal for busy cooks seeking a flavorful, indulgent dish with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic, add spinach and Italian seasoning, cook until wilted.
- Remove from heat, stir in mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the cheese mixture.
- Season the outside with salt.
- Sear the chicken in the skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake 20‑25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the filling. Let the chicken rest after baking to retain juices. Leftovers reheat well in a 350°F oven for 10‑12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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