Chicken Parmesan Stuffed With Cream Cheese
A crispy, golden-breaded chicken breast stuffed with a creamy Parmesan and herb filling, baked to perfection with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. This dish is the ultimate comfort food with a delicious twist.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stuff the Chicken: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting through. Fill with the cream cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into beaten eggs, coating evenly. Press into a mixture of panko, Parmesan, and oregano.
- Bake: Place in the baking dish, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and the cheese is golden.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks, garnish with basil and parsley.