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Oven Fried Provolone Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Oven Fried Provolone Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Crispy Oven Fried Provolone Stuffed Chicken Breasts coated in panko and Parmesan, stuffed with melty provolone cheese, and baked until golden brown.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 581 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Shallow dish
  • large plastic storage bag
  • sharp knife
  • toothpicks

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 4 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices thick cut provolone cheese

Dredging Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg beaten with 3 tablespoon milk or water
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan-Romano cheese
  • 1.5 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 2 cups warm marinara sauce

Instructions
 

  • At least one hour prior to baking the chicken, place chicken into a shallow dish or a large plastic storage bag. Add the buttermilk. Marinate in the fridge until baking.
  • To Bake: Preheat the oven to 425°F and spritz a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade, and discard.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut a slit in each chicken breast to form the pocket for the cheese being careful not to cut all the way through. Insert a folded slice of thick cut provolone cheese into the pocket. Repeat this process with all of the chicken breasts.
  • Prepare the Dredging Ingredients in this Order: 1st- Whisk together all purpose flour with seasoned salt and black pepper Place on a shallow dish or plate.
  • 2nd - Place beaten egg and milk in another shallow dish.
  • 3rd - Whisk together the panko, grated Parmesan-Romano, dried parsley, garlic powder and salt in a third dish or plate.
  • Dredge each cheese stuffed piece of chicken in flour, egg wash then panko crumbs pressing crumbs onto the pieces.
  • After dredging, place the chicken breasts onto the baking sheet, and secure each one with toothpicks. Drizzle each piece with melted butter.
  • Bake for 25 minutes adjusting the time based on the thickness of the chicken being used. Bake until juices run clear.
  • Allow the chicken breasts to rest on the pan 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve alone or with warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

This recipe can be adapted using boneless chicken thighs or different cheeses based on personal taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 62gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 229mgSodium: 2376mgPotassium: 997mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1572IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 363mgIron: 4mg
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