Description
A delicious twist on the classic chicken parmesan, featuring juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy cheese, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each chicken breast by cutting horizontally through the middle without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cream cheese mixture, securing the opening with toothpicks if necessary.
- Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each chicken breast and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the toothpicks from the chicken before serving.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking, make sure the chicken breasts are roughly the same size and thickness.
- For a more robust flavor, you can use fresh marinara sauce instead of store-bought.
- You can add additional herbs, such as parsley or thyme, to the cream cheese filling for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
