Cheesy Italian Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
This Italian Stuffed Chicken Breast features a succulent poultry pocket filled with a savory blend of Italian cheeses, garlic, and herbs, finished with a crispy Parmesan crust and rich marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1 egg well beaten
1 clove garlic finely chopped
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup extra Italian cheese blend for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
2. In a bowl, combine 1.5 cups Italian cheese blend, garlic, basil, and oregano.
3. In a separate dish, mix Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
4. Butterfly the chicken breasts and pound them to an even thickness.
5. Stuff each breast with the cheese mixture and close.
6. Coat each breast in beaten egg then dredge in the bread crumb mixture.
7. Place in a 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 45 minutes.
8. Pour spaghetti sauce over the chicken and top with remaining cheese.
9. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until bubbling and serve.
Notes
Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165 Fahrenheit.
Secure the edges with toothpicks if the stuffing leaks out.
Serve with fettuccine or garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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