Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Parmesan

This Italian chicken parmesan dish is a perfect family pleaser and easy to make. I can't take credit for making this one. This stuffed chicken parmesan recipe is a creation of my son Sammy.

Sammy is an excellent cook, and he should be, given his culinary degree. He is always making amazing, delicious creations. His stuffed chicken parmesan is no exception to being amazing and delicious, made with all fresh ingredients, mozzarella, basil, and prosciutto.

The ingredients and instructions for this delicious dish are below:

First, Sammy cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise.

He set up a breading station using beaten eggs, flour, and breadcrumbs, and fried them on both sides.

I would have used my cast-iron skillet for this.

 He spread some sauce at the bottom of a baking pan. Then he placed one-half of each chicken breast in the pan and layered it with prosciutto, mozzarella, and basil.

You can use your favorite jarred sauce or try my Quick Marinara sauce here.

Sammy then placed the second half of the chicken breast on top.

Again, he layered the fresh mozzarella and basil on top and baked it according to the instructions below.




Italian Chicken Parmesan Recipe:

INGREDIENTS:

3 large chicken breasts

1c. flour

1c. flavored breadcrumbs

4 eggs, beaten

1 log of fresh mozzarella

1/2c of fresh basil

1 jar of favorite tomato sauce

4 slices fresh prosciutto

1 to 2c. oil

  

DIRECTIONS:

1. -Preheat oven to 425 degrees
2. -Cut each chicken breast in half
3. -Cover the chicken with Saran Wrap on a cutting board
4. -Tenderize the chicken breast with a meat tenderizer, and set aside
5. -Set up a breading station with the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs
6. -Dredge chicken breast in flour, then eggs, and finally breadcrumbs
7. -Heat oil in a large frying pan; make sure there is enough to cover the bottom of the pan
8. -Once the oil is hot, place the chicken in the oil and brown on each side, probably 2 min. per side
9. -Remove chicken from the frying pan to a plate or sheet tray covered in paper towels to drain oil
10. -Grease a baking dish with Pam or Crisco
11. -Cover the bottom of the baking dish with a thin layer of the tomato sauce
12. -Thinly slice the fresh mozzarella
13. -Chop fresh basil
14. -Layer 3 pieces of chicken breast on the bottom of the pan
15. -Top chicken with sliced prosciutto, then sliced mozzarella, then half the basil
16. -Place other chicken breasts on top, then place a few slices of mozzarella
17. -Spoon some of the tomato sauce on top with the remainder of the basil
18. -Place in preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes

NOTES:

-Check the chicken after 20 minutes for doneness.  Adjust time and temperature accordingly

-Serve with a side of your favorite pasta.

Sammy lives two hours away, so I didn't get to taste his creation, but just looking at the pictures makes my mouth water.

As always, thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy

Handy Kitchen Tools for this Recipe

Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Set 8, 10.25 & 12 Inches - PFAS-Free, Non-Toxic Cookware - Use with an Oven, Stove, Grill, or Campfire - Naturally Non-Stick & Oven SafeAnchor Hocking Oven Basics Cake Dish & 3 Quart Baking Dish Value Pack – Tempered Glass for Even Baking, Oven Safe, Microwave Safe, Made in USA