These one-pan Cheesy Chicken Breasts make the perfect midweek meal, as they are easy to make but don't skimp on flavor. The chicken breasts are topped with mozzarella for that gooey, stretchy factor, cream cheese for a velvety smoothness, and parmesan for that sharp, savory kick – all mixed with garlic, parsley, and seasonings. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights. Add some potatoes and a salad or veg, and you have a delicious meal the whole family will love.
Place each chicken breast flat on a chopping board and use kitchen paper to pat them dry.2 chicken breasts
Use a large sharp knife to cut them horizontally into cutlets. Ensure you keep the knife parallel to the board and cut sideways through the breast (see the bulk of the post for pictures)
Repeat with the second chicken breast.
Cover the cutlets with parchment paper or cling wrap and use a meat mallet (or the base of a heavy skillet) to bash the plumper end down.
Prepare the filling
Mix the cream cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, chopped garlic, parsley, chives, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.⅔ cup/ 160g cream cheese1 cup/ 125g shredded mozzarella½ cup/ 20g grated parmesan1 clove garlic1 tbsp fresh parsley1 tsp dried chives½ tsp onion powder¼ tsp salt¼ tsp black pepper
Cooking the chicken
Turn the broiler/grill on to heat up.
Season the chicken cutlets with salt.½ tsp salt
Place a large (ovenproof) skillet over medium-high heat, and once hot, add the olive oil.1 tbsp olive oil
Cook the chicken cutlets for 3 minutes on each side.
Once the chicken has cooked, carefully spoon the cheese mixture over each fillet.
Broil the chicken until the cheesy is melted and golden. This depends on your broiler/grill, but it takes approximately 3 minutes.