Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Recipe

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining stretch.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated romano cheese

Grated romano cheese is often less expensive and has a similar flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can be a more affordable option for breading.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and works well for frying.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Slice a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.

Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic.

In a bowl, mix mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, basil, and oregano.

Stuff the cheese mixture into each chicken breast pocket.

Secure the opening with toothpicks if necessary.

Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, then dip in egg, and coat in bread crumbs.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Pan-fry the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and cover with marinara sauce.

Sprinkle additional mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).

Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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