Description
Indulge in this savory and cheesy Chicken Parmesan stuffed with a decadent cream cheese mixture. A delicious twist on the classic favorite that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Coating and Serving:
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish.
- Prepare the chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Mix the cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stuff the chicken with the mixture.
- Coat and bake: Dip chicken in beaten eggs, coat with breadcrumbs, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Add toppings: Spoon marinara, sprinkle mozzarella, and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Rest and serve: Let the dish rest, remove toothpicks, and garnish before serving.
Notes
- For a lower-carb version, use crushed pork rinds or almond flour instead of breadcrumbs.
- Pair with pasta, garlic bread, or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
