This Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a lovely comfort dish, tender with slices of mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and marina, served with a side of sweet onions. It makes a perfect weeknight meal and good enough for company, too.

Mozzarella Chicken Marinara Recipe

Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a chicken breast sliced open and stuffed with cheese and basil, and smothered with marinara sauce. It’s a delicious alternative to chicken parmesan. We often crave Chicken Parmigiana, and head down to our local Italian restaurant to get our fill. But this chicken is also a fun recipe to make at home. Our short version–smothered in sauce and stuffed with mozzarella cheese–is served with sweet onions. 

Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast

I love a good chicken recipe, and this easy, one-pan, 50-min parmesan chicken dinner you’ll make over and over! It’s truly an “any time of year” chicken recipe, and great for any weeknight meal. Especially in the summer, it’s magical with fresh basil.

Mozzarella Chicken Marinara Recipe with sweet onions

Why I love this recipe

  • If you don’t have the time to make a restaurant quality dinner but you’re craving those flavors, it’s a short recipe of Chicken Parmesan.
  • Delicious served any time of year.
  • Add a slice of tomato with fresh basil, and balsamic glaze, to make it Stuffed Chicken Caprese!
stuffing raw chicken breasts

Gather these ingredients

  • Chicken breasts
  • Mozzarella cheese (we like fresh Mozzarella slices)
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Marinara Sauce (we love Delallo brand, but use your favorite brand)
  • Sweet onions
  • Butter
  • Salt
  • Dried thyme (or basil)
how to make Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast

How to make Mozzarella stuffed chicken breast recipe

Prepare and stuff the chicken breasts:

  • Make an incision in each chicken breast large enough for the Mozzarella and basil to fit inside (do not cut great all the way through). Stuff each chicken breast with a slice of Mozzarella and a basil leaf and place on greased baking sheet. 
  • Salt and pepper both sides; cover breasts with about 3/4 c. marinara sauce on each breast.
  • Bake at 400 until fully cooked, 30-35 minutes.

Prepare the onions:

  • For the onions, melt butter in pan on medium/low heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown, 10-15 minutes while the chicken is baking.
  • Add thyme, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve chicken and onions together with fresh chopped basil on top.
stuffed chicken breast with mozzarella

Tips and substitutions:

  • Optional to stuff the chicken breast with cheese, bell peppers, onion and minced garlic.
  • Sprinkle mild cheddar cheese on top of chicken and then poured the sauce and sprinkled parmesan.
  • Serve with spaghetti squash or pasta, or over zucchini noodles, rice, or steamed vegetables.
  • Also optional to serve over spaghetti with salad and glass of wine….delicious!
a slice of Mozzarella Chicken Marinara

Serving

Garnish this Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast with freshly chopped basil and serve. We love this chicken dinner served with this salami salad, Italian bread, and this easy ingredient black cherry ice cream for dessert.

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Mozzarella Chicken Marinara Recipe
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Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast

Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is an easy mozzarella chicken bake made with cheese and marina, served with a side of sweet onions.
Serve with spaghetti squash or pasta, or over zucchini noodles, rice, or steamed vegetables, or a side salad.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6
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Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

How to prepare and stuff the chicken breasts:

  • Make an incision in each chicken breast large enough for the Mozzarella and basil to fit inside (do not cut great all the way through). Stuff each chicken breast with a slice of Mozzarella and a basil leaf and place on greased baking sheet. [If using the thick slices, cut in half and lay next to each other.]
  • Salt and pepper both sides; cover breasts with marinara sauce on each breast.
  • Bake at 400 until fully cooked, 30-35 minutes.

How to saute the onions:

  • For the onions, melt butter in pan on medium/low heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown, 10-15 minutes while the chicken is baking.
  • Add thyme, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve chicken and onions together with fresh chopped basil on top.

Notes

Reposted from Januray 2017.
Cuisine: Italian
Course: Main Course
Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer
Calories: 388kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 55g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 178mg, Sodium: 792mg, Potassium: 895mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 401IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 170mg, Iron: 2mg
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Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast