Craving a juicy, cheesy chicken dish that's easy to make and bursting with flavor? Look no further than our tantalizing Mozzarella Chicken Breasts! These succulent chicken breasts are generously stuffed with a delectable mozzarella cheese filling, then coated in a crispy breadcrumb Parmesan crust and baked to perfection. The result is a mouthwatering symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through two irresistible variations of this classic dish: the classic Mozzarella Chicken Breasts and the ever-popular Mozzarella Chicken Parmesan. Both recipes feature step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a detailed ingredient list to ensure your culinary success.
Our classic Mozzarella Chicken Breasts recipe showcases the harmonious blend of tender chicken, melted mozzarella cheese, and a savory breadcrumb crust. The chicken breasts are expertly butterflied and pounded thin, creating a pocket perfect for the gooey mozzarella filling. Once coated in a mixture of seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, the chicken breasts are baked until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
For those who crave a cheesy, crispy indulgence, our Mozzarella Chicken Parmesan recipe takes the classic dish to new heights. After stuffing the chicken breasts with mozzarella, they are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture, dipped in egg wash, and then coated again in breadcrumbs. This double-coating technique ensures an extra crispy crust that pairs perfectly with the melted mozzarella and rich tomato sauce.
Both recipes are accompanied by suggestions for delectable side dishes to complete your meal. From roasted vegetables to creamy mashed potatoes, you'll find the perfect accompaniments to complement the Mozzarella Chicken Breasts and create a truly satisfying dining experience.
PESTO-MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
A flavorful, satisfying meal. My family can't get enough of this and guests rave and ask for the recipe. It is so simple to throw together for a last minute cook out. These are all ingredients I keep on hand.
Provided by Alskann
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pre-heat grill to high heat.
- Oil grill with light coat of oil (for charcoal oil before heating).
- Rinse chicken;pat dry.
- With sharp knife, cut a pocket deep lengthwise into the edge of each chicken breast. be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Season chicken with pepper.
- Spread 1 tablespoon pesto into each pocket.
- Fill each pocket with 1/4 of mozzarella balls and 1/4 of the red pepper slices.
- Spread remaining pesto over outside of chicken breasts to give it a light, even coating.
- Lay chicken on oil grill. Close lid.
- Cook until browned on bottom (about 7 minutes).
- Turn and continue cooking until browned on other side and no longer pink in center; about 7 minutes longer (carefully cut to test).
- Serve hot with some crusty bread, a tossed green salad, and fresh fruit.
MOZZARELLA PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
It looks like a fancy restaurant dish, but easy prep makes this chicken breast recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner. Made with either homemade or prepared pesto, it can be on the table in under an hour.
Provided by By Angie McGowan
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If using Homemade Pesto, place basil and pine nuts in food processor. Cover; process a few times with on-and-off pulses. Add garlic; pulse a few times. Slowly add oil in stream while processor is running, stopping to scrape down sides of processor with rubber spatula. Add Parmesan cheese; pulse until blended.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- To butterfly each chicken breast, start at long side and cut in half horizontally, cutting almost but not completely through. Open chicken and flatten to resemble butterfly shape.
- Spread 1/4 cup Homemade Pesto onto each chicken breast; top each with 1 slice mozzarella cheese. Wrap chicken around cheese; secure with toothpicks.
- In large bowl, mix bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Coat chicken with bread crumbs; place in baking dish.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Cut into slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 7 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 53 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1580 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g
MOZZARELLA CHICKEN BREASTS
Whip up this special dish with boneless chicken breasts, canned soup and stuffing. "This entree tastes like you fussed, but it's really so simple," writes LaDonna Reed from Ponca City, Oklahoma. "It's also easy to upsize for company."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with pepper; top with cheese. Place in a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine stuffing mix and broth; let stand for 3 minutes. Spoon around chicken. , Combine the soup, wine or additional broth and garlic; spread over chicken. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1691mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 42g protein.
PEPPERONI & MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Steps:
- 1. STEP 1: Trim the chicken breasts. Slice each breast in half diagonally to create two diamond-like shaped pieces. Using a small, sharp knife, cut a pocket into the side of each breast piece. This can be slightly tricky on thinner pieces so be careful. Be sure not to cut all the way through the meat but rather just into one side so that the fillings will stay in. STEP 2: Stuff each piece of chicken with 1/2 oz. of cheese and about 4 slices of pepperoni. Lightly season each piece with salt and pepper. Set the stuffed chicken aside. STEP 3: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Begin to heat a large skillet with 6 Tbsp of vegetable oil over medium/high heat. Collect three shallow dishes and put the flour in one, the egg in another and the bread crumbs in the third (Pampered Chef Coating Trays would be great for this). Beat the egg until it is an even consistency (adding a 1/2 tsp of water helps break it up). STEP 4: One by one, coat each piece of chicken in the flour, then the egg then the bread crumbs. Use your hands so that you can keep the open side of the pocket pinched closed and keep the fillings in. The flour helps the egg adhere and the egg keeps the bread crumbs in place. This is a basic bread coating. STEP 5: Test the oil in the skillet to see if it is hot enough by dropping a small pinch of bread crumbs in. The bread crumbs should sizzle and dance A LOT. It is very important that the oil is hot enough or else the breading will soak up a lot of oil and you'll end up with some really greasy chicken!. Place all four pieces of chicken in the skillet and cook until it is golden brown and crispy on each side. This should take no more than 2-3 minutes. STEP 6: When you remove the chicken pieces from the skillet, transfer them to the baking sheet and place it in the oven.
- 2. Finish baking the chicken (to cook the inside) for about 25 minutes (longer if you have larger pieces). Remove from the oven (check to make surre the chicken is cooked through) and serve immediately! -
CHICKEN BREASTS SMOTHERED IN TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA
This simple to prepare, very flavorful, easy to modify with ingredients you may have on hand and carb friendly. I got this recipe from the cookbook "Favorite Brand Name Low-Carb Recipes"
Provided by Smilynn
Categories Poultry
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Pound chicken with flat side of mallet to 1/4" thickness.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook turning once until no longer pink in center.
- Transfer to plate, cover and keep warm.
- Heat remaining oil in same skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, cook and stir 5 minute.
- Add tomatoes: bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to skillet, spooning onion and tomato mixture over chicken.
- Sprinkle cheese over top.
- Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat until cheese is melted.
CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by á-9604
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pound breasts until 1/8 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread each breast with butter. Cut cheese in 4 strips. Roll breasts up with the cheese inside. Roll each chicken and cheese roll in flour, eggs, and bread crumbs and place in buttered baking dish. Pour remaining butter, parsley, and rosemary over chicken. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Add wine and cook until done, about 40 minutes total.
SPINACH AND MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by NailCandy
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella, spinach, salt, and pepper. Combine the Cajun seasoning and breadcrumbs together in a small bowl. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture onto each chicken breast. Roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten the seams with several toothpicks. This part requires a tiny bit of skill and I typically use about 8 toothpicks in each roll to ensure none of the fillings seep out. Be sure to count how many total toothpicks were used! Brush each chicken breast with the olive oil. Sprinkle the seasoned breadcrumb mixture evenly over all. Sprinkle any remaining spinach and cheese on top of chicken (optional). Place the chicken seam side up onto a tinfoil-lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup). Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove the toothpicks before serving. Count to make sure you have removed every last toothpick. Serve whole or slice into medallions. Enjoy!
CHICKEN BREASTS SMOTHERED IN TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA
This was one of my favorite meals that mother made. You could tell what was cooking by the aroma coming out of the kitchen. Sometimes I like to sprinkle a little red pepper flakes on the chicken to pep it up a little. from HELEN'S PANTRY
Provided by Eddie Jordan
Categories Turkey
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat broiler. Pound chicken breasts between 2 pieces of plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thickness using flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin.
- 2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
- 3. Cook chicken 31/2 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center. Transfer to plate keep warm.
- 4. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic 3 minutes.
- 5. Add tomatoes bring to a simmer. return chicken to skillet, spooning tomato mixture over chicken.
- 6. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 inches from heat until cheese is melted.
SPICY MOZZARELLA CHICKEN BREASTS
Make and share this Spicy Mozzarella Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef susan from San
Categories Poultry
Time 30m
Yield 2 breasts, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- make sauce just add all ingredients (except the first butter, oil and chicken) and simmer 10 minute.
- brown the chicken breasts in oil and butter just until juices are clear top with cheese cover, and keep warm.
- once cheese is melted pour on sauce and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 893.1, Fat 74.5, SaturatedFat 35, Cholesterol 228.6, Sodium 1375, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 7.4, Protein 44.9
ASPARAGUS AND MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
This dish is easy enough for a Tuesday, but looks pretty enough for company. It has a really fresh flavor and goes great with roasted potatoes or rice.
Provided by Madenish
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper.
- Place 4 spears of asparagus down the center of a chicken breast, and spread about 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese over the asparagus. Repeat with the other chicken breast, and roll the chicken around the asparagus and cheese to make a tidy, compact roll. Place the rolls seam sides down in the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle each with about 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear when pricked with a fork, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 147.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 57.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 581.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PROSCIUTTO & MOZZARELLA
This recipe is so easy and yummy. I got this recipe from my grandma. My family loves it, Even my picky daughter.
Provided by laura meissner
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. heat olive oil in frying pan
- 2. Dredge chicken in flour,egg,flour
- 3. Fry until lightly golden brown
- 4. Place on heavy sheet pan lined with parchment paper
- 5. Top each cutlet with 1 slice prosciutto & 2 slices cheese
- 6. Bake in 350 degree oven until cheese melts. Garnish with sprig of fresh basil.
- 7. Serve with any pasta I like to make garlic and oil pasta with this chicken
Tips:
- Use fresh mozzarella cheese: Fresh mozzarella cheese is softer and more flavorful than pre-shredded mozzarella cheese. It will also melt better and give your chicken breasts a gooey, cheesy center.
- Pound the chicken breasts thin: This will help them cook evenly and quickly. You can use a meat mallet or a rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Season the chicken breasts well: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before cooking. You can also add other seasonings, such as Italian seasoning, paprika, or chili powder.
- Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat: This will help prevent them from drying out. Cook the chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
- Top the chicken breasts with mozzarella cheese: Once the chicken breasts are cooked, top them with mozzarella cheese. You can use shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake them for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the chicken breasts immediately: Serve the chicken breasts hot, with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for mozzarella chicken breasts include pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Mozzarella chicken breasts are a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. They are packed with flavor and they are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken breasts, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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