This Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast is a fabulous dinner idea. It is full of flavor and is a great weeknight meal. This is a simple 30 minutes meal that tastes amazing and is incredibly easy to make.
Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
This delicious, moist chicken is stuffed with mozzarella and tomato flavor. Similar to a healthy stuffed chicken parmesan, except instead of a traditional sauce, this recipe has fresh cherry tomatoes. This easy meal is ready in about 30 minutes and is better than anything you will get with take out.
Can I Make Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Thighs?
I like to make this recipe using chicken breast because it keeps it lower in fat and calories. Many people prefer to use chicken thighs because they prefer the taste. It is easy to swap the chicken breast and make this mozzarella stuffed chicken thighs.
Can I Make This Air Fryer Mozzarella Chicken?
You can easily make this an Air Fryer Mozzarella Chicken. This will make the recipe even lighter.
How Many Weight Watchers Points in Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts
I like using chicken breast for this recipe because it is 0 points on Ble and Purple and low in points on Green. When you make this recipe using fat free mozzarella cheese, it comes in at
- Blue and Purple -1 point
- Green – 5 points
Ingredients
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper
- Unsalted butter
- Chicken broth
- Multi-colored cherry tomatoes
- Fat Free Mozzarella cheese
- Red pepper flakes
How to Make Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Start with a 425 degree preheated oven.
Spray an oven proof skillet, like a cast iron skillet, with nonstick cooking spray.
Then spray the chicken breast with the cooking spray and then sprinkle both sides of the chicken with Italian seasoning as well as salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the pan over medium heat.
Sear the chicken for about 4 or 5 minutes per side or until it has gotten a golden crust.
Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, chicken broth, and cherry tomatoes.
Top the chicken with mozzarella cheese, crushed red pepper flake, and the remaining Italian seasoning. Add salt and pepper if needed.
Put the pan in the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and the cheese is melted.
Remove the baked chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Looking for More Chicken recipes?
- Easy Italian Chicken
- Easy Lemon Rosemary Chicken
- Chicken Fajita Soup
- Chicken Enchiladas
- Salsa Chicken
- Chicken Cordon Bleu
Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1½ T. Italian seasoning divided
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 T. unsalted butter
- ¼ c. chicken broth
- ½ c. multi-colored cherry tomatoes quartered*
- 8 oz. fat free Mozzarella cheese
- ½ t. red pepper flakes
Optional garnish:
- Sprigs fresh basil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- With nonstick cooking spray, cover a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Also, spray the chicken breast sprinkle both sides with one tablespoon Italian seasoning. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and transfer to the pan over medium heat.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the chicken develops a golden crust. Remove from heat and add butter, chicken broth, and cherry tomatoes. Top each chicken breast with mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and remaining Italian seasoning. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
- Place the pan in the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the Mozzarella is melted. Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes.
- To serve the baked chicken, spoon any leftover suace onto the baked chicken and enjoy!
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