Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Recipe (SO EASY!)

⏱️ 28 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Medium
Italian dinner recipes
Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Recipe (SO EASY!)
Nutrition per Serving
206
Calories
37g
Protein
5g
Carbs
4g
Fat

With simple ingredients, this Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken is ready in less than 30 minutes!

📝 Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 (15 ounce) jar marinara sauce

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Using a sharp knife, slice each chicken breast in the middle horizontally, make a deep slit but don’t cut all the way through, to create a wide pocket.
  2. 2Generously season both sides of the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Then, add the Italian seasoning blend and use your fingers to press it into the breasts on both sides.
  3. 3Stuff 1/4 of the cheese inside each chicken breast’s pocket.
  4. 4Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed chicken breasts to the hot skillet. Sear for 4 minutes, or until golden brown, and then carefully flip each piece of chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the second side is golden brown.
  5. 5Pour marinara sauce in the pan and reduce to medium heat. Cover and cook an additional 5-10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. The time will vary depending on how thin or thick chicken breasts you use. Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Maryea Flaherty of Happy Healthy Mama on happyhealthymama.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.