Description
Indulge in this decadent Chicken Parmesan stuffed with creamy, cheesy goodness. Each bite is a perfect blend of tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and gooey mozzarella, all topped with a savory marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Topping:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare Chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Mix cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, seasonings. Stuff chicken with mixture.
- Sear Chicken: Sear stuffed chicken in olive oil until golden brown.
- Add Sauce: Pour marinara over chicken, top with cheeses.
- Bake: Bake in the oven until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with basil before serving.
Notes
- Serve with spaghetti, zucchini noodles, or a side salad.
- Prep chicken in advance and bake when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 49 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
