Baked Italian-Style Herb and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

Filled with a blend of mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh herbs, baked to golden perfection. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 380 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

The instant-read thermometer we’d check this chicken with → Best Instant-Read Thermometers for 2026: Fast, Accurate Picks Under $100

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Bakeware & baking tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a horizontal pocket into each of the 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts without slicing all the way through.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 4 oz sliced fresh mozzarella, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 3 minced garlic cloves.
  3. Step 3: Stuff each chicken breast pocket evenly with the cheese and herb mixture. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
  4. Step 4: Rub each stuffed chicken breast with 2 tbsp olive oil, then season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning.
  5. Step 5: Place the breasts on a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Step 6: Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving for juicy, flavorful results.

Related recipes