Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Preheat the oven Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare the chicken breasts Using a sharp knife, make a slit in the side of each chicken breast to create a pocket. Be careful not to cut all the way through.

Make the filling In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh herbs, and minced garlic. Mix well.

Season and stuff the chicken breasts Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the cream cheese filling.

Prepare the coating In a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian seasoning, and melted butter. Mix well.

Coat the chicken breasts Dip each stuffed chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating to the chicken.

Bake the chicken breasts Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy.

Serve the chicken breasts Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Cut each chicken breast into thick slices and serve hot.