Description
This Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe features tender, pounded-thin chicken breasts filled with rich provolone cheese and flavorful Italian-seasoned bread crumbs. It’s a simple yet delicious dish perfect for a family dinner or special occasion, combining the creaminess of melted cheese with a crispy, herbaceous coating.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Filling
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded thin)
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Seasoning and Coating
- 1.5 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoning mix
- 1/3 cup Progresso Italian style bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken breasts.
- Prepare Chicken Breasts: Pound each chicken breast to an even thinness to ensure even cooking and easier rolling.
- Assemble Stuffed Chicken: Lay each chicken breast flat, place one or two provolone cheese slices on top, then roll the breast tightly around the cheese to create a stuffed roll.
- Mix Coating: In a shallow dish, combine the Italian seasoning mix, black pepper, bread crumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese thoroughly.
- Coat the Chicken Rolls: Roll each cheese-stuffed chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear each chicken breast for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown to lock in flavor.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted inside.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure to pound the chicken breasts evenly to avoid uneven cooking.
- You can substitute provolone with mozzarella or fontina cheese for a different flavor.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the chicken to a baking dish after searing.
- Check chicken internal temperature to reach 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
