Cheesy Chicken Breasts
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4.9
180 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
440 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Australian
Cheesy Chicken Breasts
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These one-pan Cheesy Chicken Breasts make the perfect midweek meal, as they are easy to make but don't skimp on flavor. The chicken breasts are topped with mozzarella for that gooey, stretchy factor, cream cheese for a velvety smoothness, and parmesan for that sharp, savory kick – all mixed with garlic, parsley, and seasonings. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights. Add some potatoes and a salad or veg, and you have a delicious meal the whole family will love.
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Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the cheesy topping
- ⅔ cup cream cheese , room temperature
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 1 clove garlic , finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley , finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
To prepare the chicken
- Place each chicken breast flat on a chopping board and use kitchen paper to pat them dry.2 chicken breasts
- Use a large sharp knife to cut them horizontally into cutlets. Ensure you keep the knife parallel to the board and cut sideways through the breast (see the bulk of the post for pictures)
- Repeat with the second chicken breast.
- Cover the cutlets with parchment paper or cling wrap and use a meat mallet (or the base of a heavy skillet) to bash the plumper end down.
Prepare the filling
- Mix the cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, chopped garlic, parsley, chives, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.⅔ cup / 160 g cream cheese1 cup / 125 g shredded mozzarella½ cup / 20 g grated parmesan1 clove garlic1 tbsp fresh parsley1 tsp dried chives½ tsp onion powder¼ tsp salt¼ tsp black pepper
Cooking the chicken
- Turn the broiler/grill on to heat up.
- Season the chicken cutlets with salt.½ tsp salt
- Place a large (ovenproof) skillet over medium-high heat, and once hot, add the olive oil.1 tbsp olive oil
- Cook the chicken cutlets for 3 minutes on each side.
- Once the chicken has cooked, carefully spoon the cheese mixture over each fillet.
- Broil the chicken until the cheesy is melted and golden. This depends on your broiler/grill, but it takes approximately 3 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
596mg
(25%)
Potassium
364mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1791IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
313mg
(31%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1791IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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