Indulge in the irresistible combination of juicy chicken breasts stuffed with gooey cheese, coated in a crispy, seasoned breading, and pan-seared to perfection in this cheese stuffed chicken breast recipe.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 430kcal
Ingredients
½cuppanko bread crumbs
¼cupall-purpose flour
¼cupparmesan cheese
1½teaspoonskosher salt
1teaspoondried Italian seasoning
1teaspoonfresh cracked black pepper
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoononion powder
4boneless skinless chicken breasts,about 2 pounds total weight
4slicessmoked provolone cheese
½cupfreshly shredded mozzarella cheese,2 tablespoons per breast
2½tablespoonsolive oil,extra virgin
1tablespoonsalted butter
⅔cupchicken broth
Fresh sweet basil leaves,optional garnish
Instructions
Add the panko bread crumbs, flour, parmesan cheese, kosher salt, dried Italian seasoning, cracked black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to a medium-sized bowl. Whisk to combine.
To slice a pocket into the chicken breast, line a baking sheet with a layer of paper towels. Place the boneless skinless chicken breast on the paper towels. Hold 1 of your hands flat on top of the chicken breast. Carefully use a sharp kitchen knife to slice into the thicker portion of the chicken breast about ⅔-¾ of the way through. This is delicate work, so take your time. Remember, do not cut all the way through; you only want to make a pocket. Repeat for the remaining chicken breasts.
Fold 1 of the slices of provolone in half. Stuff the folded slices of provolone into the pocket of the chicken breast. If your pocket is not quite wide enough, carefully slice just enough to allow the cheese to fit. Next, stuff 2 tablespoons of the shredded mozzarella on top of the provolone. Use toothpicks to anchor the chicken closed. Repeat for the remaining chicken breasts.
Add the extra virgin olive oil and butter to a 10 to 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Bread both sides of the chicken breast with the bread mixture.
Add the coated chicken breast to the skillet. Sear both sides of the chicken breast for 6-7 minutes per side.
Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the chicken broth, cover, and cook for an additional 8-9 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the juices run clear. Garnish with sweet basil leaves. Serve while hot.
Notes
Use toothpicks to secure the stuffed chicken breasts. This prevents the cheese from oozing out during cooking and ensures an even distribution of flavors.
If the surface of the stuffed chicken breast has dried before coating in the bread crumbs, you can brush the top of the chicken breasts with water or extra virgin olive oil before coating.
Every stove top cooks differently, so keep a close eye on the chicken as it cooks, adjusting the heat up or down as needed.