Description
Chicken Parmesan Pillows are a delicious twist on a classic favorite, combining tender chicken breasts stuffed with melty cheese and rich marinara sauce. Baked to golden perfection, these crispy delights are perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Each bite is a comforting experience that promises to impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2 inch thick.
- In a bowl, mix the mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Lay out chicken breasts, scoop some cheese mixture onto one end, and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Dip each rolled pillow in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chicken Parmesan Pillow (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg