Italian Cheese Chicken Recipes

CRISPY ITALIAN CHICKEN TOPPED WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk together the flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. In a separate shallow bowl, beat the egg. Place the panko crumbs into a third bowl.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each chicken tender into the seasoned flour, then into the egg; roll in panko crumbs. Pan fry the chicken tenders until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken pieces to a baking sheet.
• Heat 2 more tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in the tomatoes, garlic, basil, onion, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer the tomato sauce until it starts to thicken, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of sauce over each chicken piece; top with a half piece of mozzarella cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes.

ITALIAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine 1 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend, garlic, basil, and oregano in a bowl. Combine Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs in a separate bowl.
• Cut one side of each chicken breast through the middle horizontally to within one-half inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book. Lightly pound chicken to flatten. Fill each chicken breast with Italian cheese blend mixture and close like a book over the filling. Coat the outside of each chicken breast with egg; press bread crumb mixture over egg layer to coat each chicken breast. Arrange chicken breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Pour spaghetti sauce over cooked chicken; top with 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend. Bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.

CREAMY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine salad dressing mix and water; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours. Remove chicken. Cool slightly; shred meat with two forks. Return to slow cooker., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and soup until blended. Stir in mushrooms. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 1 hour longer. Serve with pasta or rice. If desired, sprinkle with oregano.

CHEESY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Blend the bread crumbs & the cheese together with 1/2 of the teaspoon of black pepper and set aside.
• Beat the eggs together and add the other 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
• Split each breast in half width wise so that you will have 4 thin pieces of chicken.
• Heat the olive oil and the butter in a large skillet until medium hot.
• Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture then into the breading mixture, being sure to put as much breading as possible on each side -- patting helps.
• Place the chicken in the skillet.
• Brown well on both sides, cooking time is a approximate depends on size of meat.
• Drain on Paper Towels & Enjoy.
• Because the chicken pieces are thin they will cook quickly and be done in a very short time.

ITALIAN CHEESE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Marinate the chicken breasts in the dressing for four hours in the refirgerator.
• Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix the coating ingredients together.
• Melt the butter in the bottom of a baking pan, then place the coated chicken breasts in the bottom of the pan.
• Cover and cook for 20 miutes.
• Uncover the chicken and cook another 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven, and top with extra cheese and paprika.

ITALIAN FIVE-CHEESE CHICKEN ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Mix first 4 ingredients until blended. Add 1/2 cup shredded cheese; mix well. Shape into 4 logs. Place 1 log on one short end of each chicken breast; press lightly into chicken. Roll up tightly, tucking in both ends of each breast around filling to completely enclose filling.
• Place, seam sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with pasta sauce. Cover.
• Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165°F). Top chicken with remaining shredded cheese; bake 3 to 5 min. or until melted.