Chicken Stuffed With Cheese
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with melty Monterey Jack cheese, coated in seasoned bread crumbs, making a savory and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make a slit in each chicken breast to create a pocket for the cheese.
- Stuff each chicken breast with Monterey Jack cheese and secure with wooden toothpicks.
- Brush each stuffed chicken breast with a dab of margarine.
- Beat the egg in a shallow bowl.
- Place flour in a separate shallow dish.
- Place seasoned bread crumbs in another shallow dish.
- Dip each stuffed chicken breast into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with flour.
- Next, coat with seasoned bread crumbs, pressing them onto the chicken to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
622
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).