Description
This Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken is an irresistible dish with juicy chicken breasts filled with melty mozzarella, seasoned to perfection, and coated in a crispy, golden breadcrumb crust. Serve it with marinara sauce for a truly comforting meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Breading:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian dressing seasoning mix
For Other Ingredients:
- Toothpicks
- Oil (for frying)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Cut pockets into the boneless chicken breasts and stuff each with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Seal the pockets with toothpicks and season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Set Up the Breading Stations:
- Set up three stations: one with flour, one with a beaten egg, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian dressing seasoning.
- Bread the Chicken:
- Coat the stuffed chicken breasts in the flour mixture, dip them in the egg, and then coat them in the panko mixture until evenly covered.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the chicken until browned and crispy on all sides.
- If needed, transfer the chicken to the oven and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve:
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before removing the toothpicks.
- Serve the mozzarella stuffed chicken over warmed marinara sauce and garnish with fresh basil, parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
- Enjoy this delicious and flavorful mozzarella stuffed chicken!
Notes
- Make sure to securely seal the chicken pockets with toothpicks to avoid cheese leakage.
- For a lighter option, you can bake the chicken instead of frying it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg