Description
Indulge in this delicious twist on a classic Chicken Parmesan dish with a creamy surprise inside each bite. Cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan create a rich filling that complements the tender chicken perfectly. Baked to golden perfection and topped with marinara sauce, this dish is a sure crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Coating and Sauce:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish:
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Mix cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Fill each chicken breast with the cheese mixture.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each stuffed chicken breast in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Cook the chicken: Sear the chicken in olive oil until golden. Pour marinara sauce over the chicken and bake in the oven for 25–30 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- To reduce calories, use light cream cheese and bake instead of frying.
- Try panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch or add spinach to the filling for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
