Description
Golden, juicy chicken breasts stuffed with melty mozzarella, then drizzled with a rich, velvety white cream sauce—this dish is pure comfort on a plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking oil (olive oil)
- toothpicks
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 cutlets and pound them using a meat mallet or rolling pin until 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Stuff: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese onto each cutlet, roll the chicken in half lengthwise, and secure with toothpicks.
- Breading Station: Set up three separate bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat: Dip the chicken in the flour, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumb mixture.
- Air Fryer Method: Spray chicken with oil and cook at 380 degrees for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Oven Method: Preheat oven to 400 degrees, place chicken on a parchment-lined sheet pan, and bake for 20-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Prepare Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165 degrees internal temperature. Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to keep the juices inside.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg