Description
Chicken Parmesan stuffed with cream cheese is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy filling and a crispy coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese with salt and pepper.
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast and fill with the cream cheese mixture.
- Dip each chicken breast in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown each chicken breast on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Spread marinara sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Serve with pasta or a side salad.
- Use fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Adjust the amount of cheese based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken parmesan, cream cheese, stuffed chicken