Delicious Stuffed Chicken Parmesan
A culinary delight that brings the comforting flavors of classic Italian cuisine right to your dinner table with succulent chicken breasts stuffed with gooey cheese, enveloped in crispy breadcrumbs, and topped with savory marinara.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.4 kg, 2 ½ to 3 pounds total)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, divided
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon, divided
- 1 ¼ cup panko bread crumbs, or regular
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ¼ cup basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425ºF (191ºC) and adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and cut a 4 to 5-inch slit into the thickest side to create a pocket.
- Season the chicken inside and out with kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Stuff each pocket with shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, and half of the dried Italian seasoning. Secure the openings with toothpicks.
- Set up a breading station by placing flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes.
- Dredge each stuffed chicken in flour, dip it into the egg wash, and coat it with breadcrumbs.
- Heat ¼ cup of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each chicken breast until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Once browned, place the chicken in a baking dish. Top with marinara sauce and the remaining mozzarella. Bake until the cheese is melted and the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165ºF, about 10-15 minutes.
- Before serving, garnish with freshly sliced basil and chopped parsley for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
For a lighter option, serve with a fresh side salad or garlic bread. You can prepare the stuffed chicken a day in advance and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to cook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg