Description
Indulge in the warm, cheesy goodness of Chicken Parmesan Pillows. This delightful dish features tender chicken breasts filled with a rich blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, all enveloped in a crispy breadcrumb crust. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, these pillows are sure to impress with their mouthwatering flavors and charming presentation. Serve them alongside marinara sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience that will bring joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound them flat to about 1/2 inch thick.
- In a bowl, combine mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and basil.
- Lay each chicken breast flat; spoon filling onto one side and fold over to create a pocket. Secure edges by pressing down.
- Dip each pillow in olive oil and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Arrange on a greased baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and top with marinara sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pillow (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg