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Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast

Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts made with a pocket filled with cheese, seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, and marinara sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mozzarella stuffed chicken breast
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 459kcal
Author: Lois

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups marinara sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Slice each chicken breast horizontally in the middle, creating a wide pocket.
  • Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  • Divide the cheese evenly between all four chicken breasts and stuff the cheese inside each chicken breast's pocket.
  • Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the stuffed chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 4 minutes until golden brown on each side.
  • Pour the marinara sauce in the pan.
  • Place the skillet in the oven and cook for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

  • Cook the chicken in a pan that can safely go from the stovetop to the oven like a cast iron skillet.
  • Use a toothpick to hold the pocket closed so the cheese doesn't ooze out while searing the chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 1034mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g