Description
This Chicken Parmesan Stuffed with Cream Cheese recipe is a delightful twist on a classic dish. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan, then baked to perfection with marinara sauce and more cheese on top.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the chicken: Make a pocket in each chicken breast, stuff with the cream cheese mixture, and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Season and sear: Season the chicken, then sear in olive oil until golden.
- Add sauce and bake: Pour marinara over chicken, top with cheese, and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- You can use flavored cream cheese for added taste.
- Serve with pasta, steamed vegetables, or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
