Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
A simple and flavorful dish with chicken breasts stuffed with a cheese mixture and baked to perfection.
Equipment
- oven-safe skillet
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Cheese Filling
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For Garnish
- fresh basil leaves optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve immediately.