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Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken⏱ 60 min total
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Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

Per 1 serving · 233 g · 11 ingredients

Calories
305
15%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    37g
    50% of calories
  • Carbs
    15g
    20% of calories
  • Fat
    10g
    30% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken (233 g) has 305 calories, with 37 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (50% of calories). It is high in protein (75% DV), Vitamin K (101% DV) and thiamine (23% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 21%, 20% and 34% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
131cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
12g
Net carbs
13g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.7g
3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein75%
  • Vitamin K101%
  • Thiamine23%
  • Riboflavin (B2)36%
  • Niacin86%
  • Vitamin B682%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A19%
  • Vitamin E14%
  • Folate (B9)19%
  • Potassium15%
  • Magnesium17%
  • Zinc17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium21%
  • Saturated fat20%
  • Cholesterol34%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 30 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 450°F.

  2. 2

    Cut the chicken into pieces for the number of servings and pound each piece until thin for quick cooking.

  3. 3

    In a shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs with one-third of the Parmesan cheese and set aside.

  4. 4

    Chop the spinach and sauté with garlic and a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Mix with ricotta, remaining Parmesan, and about one-eighth of the beaten egg whites.

  5. 5

    Place the remaining egg whites in another shallow bowl.

  6. 6

    Place a spoonful of filling on each piece of chicken, roll up, dip in egg whites, then breadcrumbs. Place seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat for all pieces.

  7. 7

    Bake the chicken for 25 minutes until cooked through and browned. Top with marinara sauce and Mozzarella slices and bake for another 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts. Garnish with freshly chopped basil.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (233 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A171 μg
19%
Vitamin C7 mg
8%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E2 mg
14%
Vitamin K121 μg
101%
Thiamine0.3 mg
23%
Riboflavin (B2)0.5 mg
36%
Niacin14 mg
86%
Vitamin B61 mg
82%
Folate (B9)78 μg
19%
Vitamin B121 μg
21%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
40%
Choline113 mg
21%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium266 mg
27%
Iron2 mg
27%
Potassium707 mg
15%
Magnesium72 mg
17%
Phosphorus421 mg
60%
Zinc2 mg
17%
Copper0.1 mg
13%
Manganese0.4 mg
19%
Selenium39 μg
70%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene1,444 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride7 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene4,069 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0.3 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol50 μg—
Serine2 g—
Starch8 g—
Sucrose0.3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.5 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 305 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 58min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 37min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 25min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 43min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken?

One serving of Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken (1 serving) has 305 calories, which works out to 131 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken high in protein?

Yes. It has 37 g of protein per serving, and 50% of its calories come from protein (12 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 13 g of net carbs and 20% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken?

488 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken?

3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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