Description
Indulge in the rich, cheesy goodness of Chicken Parmesan Stuffed with Cream Cheese! Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a creamy blend of cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and baked to golden perfection with marinara sauce. This recipe is easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket, making sure not to cut all the way through.
Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Stuff the Chicken:
Fill each chicken breast pocket with the cream cheese mixture. Secure the opening with toothpicks to keep the filling intact while cooking.
Coat the Chicken:
Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with the beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs. Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, dip it into the egg, then coat it thoroughly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks.
Sear the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Bake:
Pour the marinara sauce over the seared chicken. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Serve:
Remove the toothpicks, garnish with fresh basil or extra Parmesan if desired, and serve hot with pasta, a fresh salad, or your favorite side dish. Enjoy every flavorful bite!
Notes
- For an extra cheesy twist, sprinkle additional mozzarella on top before baking.
- Use toothpicks to secure the filling inside the chicken—just remember to remove them before serving!
- Want a crispier coating? Broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of baking.
- Serve with garlic bread or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan Stuffed with Cream Cheese, Stuffed Chicken Parmesan, Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Cheesy Chicken Recipe, Italian Chicken Dinner