Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
7 mins
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Cook Time
23 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
535 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Description
This Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe starts by seasoning chicken breasts and creating a pocket in each to stuff with shredded mozzarella cheese. The chicken is then dredged in flour, dipped in an egg wash, and coated with a mixture of bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. Sautéing in olive oil crisps the coating and browns the chicken evenly on both sides.
Following searing, marinara sauce is added around and on top of the chicken in the pan, allowing the cheese stuffing to melt and the chicken to cook through in a flavorful, moist environment. The combination of the browned breadcrumb crust with melted mozzarella inside provides a rich texture contrast and rich tomato flavor from the sauce.
This dish is ideal served hot with pasta, garlic bread, or a leafy salad. Using a gluten-free flour and bread crumb option can adapt the recipe for gluten intolerance. The cheese stuffing keeps the chicken moist and adds indulgent creaminess.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast 4 medium
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour *or gluten free flour
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 egg well beaten with a fork, large
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs see notes for GF option, such as panko
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 3 Tbsp extra light olive oil plus more as needed
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 6 oz mozzarella cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded, divided
- 6 basil to garnish, fresh leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste. Cut a deep slit into each breast without cutting all the way through and stuff each with 2-3 Tbsp of mozzarella, closing the edges to seal.
- Set up 3 large bowls. In the first, pour 1/2 cup flour. In the second, beat 2 large eggs thoroughly with a fork. In the third, stir together 1/2 cup bread crumbs and 1/3 cup parmesan cheese.
- Working with 1 stuffed chicken breast at a time, carefully dredge in flour, tapping off any excess. Then dip into the beaten eggs, letting any excess egg drip back into the bowl. Finally dip in bread crumbs, turning a couple times to get a good coating.
- Place a large, deep pan or dutch oven over medium heat and add 3 Tbsp olive oil to lightly coat the pan. Once oil is hot, add the breaded chicken in a single layer and sauté 4 min per side or until golden brown on each side.
- Pour 2 cups of marinara sauce around the chicken and spoon some of the marinara onto the center of each chicken breast. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella over the stuffed chicken then bake uncovered at 400˚F for 15-20 min, or until an instant read thermometer reads 165˚F when inserted into the chicken (mine was ready at 15 min). Garnish with freshly chopped basil.
Notes
- Use Namaste brand flour and finely crushed Glutino gluten-free crackers for a gluten-free version.
- Ensure chicken pockets are sealed well to prevent cheese from leaking while cooking.
- Cook chicken thoroughly to an internal temperature safe for poultry.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbs | 21g | |
| Protein | 53g | 106% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 204mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 1731mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 1128mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 950IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 10.6mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 463mg | 46% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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