Description
A delicious twist on classic chicken parmesan, stuffed with creamy cheese for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
- Mix cream cheese, mozzarella, and half the parmesan in a bowl.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese mixture.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each breast in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with marinara sauce and remaining parmesan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing.
- Secure pockets with toothpicks if needed.
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: chicken parmesan, stuffed chicken, cream cheese recipe