Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken

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

Chicken Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.

Filling In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Filling Stuff each chicken breast with the cream cheese filling, making sure to evenly distribute the filling.

Coating In a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried basil, and dried thyme.

Coating Dip each stuffed chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to coat evenly.

Coating Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Baking Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Sauce While the chicken is baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil.

Serving Serve the cream cheese stuffed chicken with the marinara sauce on the side or drizzle the sauce over the chicken.