Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    815 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe

This crispy Stuffed Chicken Parmesan is filled with mozzarella and basil, coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs, then baked in marinara for an easy and cheesy one pan meal.Expanded step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 14 lices mozzarella cheese divided, fresh
  • 8 basil plus more for garnish, whole leaves
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 egg large
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs Italian style
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 26 ounces marinara sauce 1 jar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut a slit into the side of each chicken breast, taking care not to cut all the way through. Stuff each chicken with 1½ slices of mozzarella and 2 basil leaves. Secure with toothpicks.
  3. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs together. In a second shallow bowl, whisk together the Italian breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet set over medium heat.
  6. Dredge the chicken in the eggs and then the breadcrumb mixture and place into the oil. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until chicken is golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  7. Turn the heat off and add half of the marinara sauce to the pan. Stir to combine. Nestle the chicken back into the sauce. Spoon the remaining sauce evenly over the chicken. Top each chicken with two slices of mozzarella cheese.
  8. Place the entire skillet in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through.
  9. Garnish with chopped basil and serve over pasta, if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Store stuffed chicken parmesan in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
  • Use a sharp paring knife to cut a pocket in the chicken. Be sure not to cut all the way through.
  • Use as much cheese as you like, but don’t overstuff the cheese into the chicken breast pocket.
  • When seasoning the chicken, I usually use about one teaspoon of salt per pound of chicken.
  • To check the doneness of the chicken, use an instant-read meat thermometer. When it reaches 165°F degrees you’re good to plate up!
  • Garnish with parsley for an extra pop of color.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 815kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 62g (124%) Fat 49g (75%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 20g (100%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 254mg (85%) Sodium 2641mg (110%) Potassium 1175mg (25%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1917IU (38%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 816mg (82%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 815 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 815kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 62g 124%
Fat 49g 75%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 254mg 85%
Sodium 2641mg 110%
Potassium 1175mg 25%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1917IU 38%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 816mg 82%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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