Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

Name: Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 chicken
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 4 cloves garlic; ½ cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese; ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 2 cups panko breadcrumbs; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; olive oil

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 chicken
Calories
788 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

Nevaeh Jackson

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Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast is my new favorite weeknight dinner. Packed with parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, and other flavorful ingredients, this easy dish is sure to please everyone at the table!Expanded step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cloves garlic sliced
½ cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese divided
4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature (½ stick)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs beaten
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
olive oil for frying

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, mozzarella, ¼ cup Parmesan, butter, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning until well mixed.
Cut about a 3-inch wide pocket into the thick side of each chicken breast (almost to the other side, but do not cut all the way through).
Stuff ¼ of the cheese filling into each chicken breast and secure it with toothpicks. Set aside.
Get out 3 shallow bowls for the breading station. In one bowl, mix the flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. Put the eggs in the second bowl. Mix the breadcrumbs, ¼ cup parmesan, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper together in the third.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet.
Dip each side of the chicken in the flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumb mixture. Place the chicken in the hot skillet and repeat until each chicken breast is breaded and cooking.
Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is 165°F at the thickest point.
Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve.

Notes

Storage: Store cheese stuffed chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Store cheese stuffed chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Chicken: Depending on the size of the chicken breasts, you may need to sear the breasts in batches. They’ll shrink as they cook, so you should be able to fit them all in the skillet for baking.
Don't forget to secure the chicken breasts with toothpicks! If you skip out on the toothpicks, the cheese will all melt out.
Don't over-stuff the chicken. If you breasts are under 6 oz., that's okay! Just use a little less filling and bake for a shorter amount of time, until you reach 165°F.
Searing the chicken is so important, so don't rush it. The golden brown coloration it gets is not just for appearance, but also for flavor.
If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can also bake this dish in a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 788kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 69g (138%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 343mg (114%) Sodium 1438mg (60%) Potassium 1079mg (31%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 843IU (17%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 299mg (30%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 788 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	788kcal	39%
Carbohydrates	49g	16%
Protein	69g	138%
Fat	33g	51%
Saturated Fat	14g	70%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	11g	55%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	343mg	114%
Sodium	1438mg	60%
Potassium	1079mg	23%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	843IU	17%
Vitamin C	4mg	4%
Calcium	299mg	30%
Iron	5mg	28%