Stuffed Chicken Topped with Shrimp

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Stuffed Chicken Topped with Shrimp

Recipe by Victoria JonesCourse: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Intermediate

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

25

minutes

Cooking time

35

minutes

Calories

390

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

The best of both food groups come together in this mouth watering recipe. I use lean and skinless chicken breast with all the fat trimmed off.

Ingredients

• 1lb of Skinless Chicken breast

• 1/2 to 1lb of colossal shrimp (peeled and deveined)

• 1 and 1/2 cups of Mozzarella cheese (add more if needed to stuff chicken)

• Bread Crumbs

• Crushed Oregano

• Salt & Pepper

• Fat free butter (preferred)

Directions

• Slice the chicken breasts thin and pound with a tenderizer until thin and flat.
• Add Bread Crumbs in a dish and lay one side of chicken breast on top of bread crumbs.
• Coat Chicken Breast the top side facing lightly with butter.
• Add a 1/2 tsp of Oregano.
• Add a dash of salt and pepper.
• Add Mozzarella cheese to cover most of the center (don’t skimp).
• Roll the chicken fillet and place a tooth pick through the middle.
• Place one piece of shrimp on top using the top of the toothpick to hold it in place.
• Place each rolled up chicken fillet into a baking dish.
• Repeat steps above until all the chicken fillets are stuffed.
• Sprinkle a little Oregano on top of each stuffed chicken fillet.
• Add just a small piece of butter on top of each stuffed chicken fillet.
• Preheat oven at 400 degrees.
• Cook Stuffed Chicken Topped with Shrimp for 35 minutes.

Notes

• You can serve this with your favorite steamed vegetable or salad.

If you’re craving a delicious and satisfying stuffed chicken recipe, this one’s about to become your go-to. It’s not just any chicken—this dish features tender, rolled chicken breasts stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese and topped with buttery shrimp. It’s like surf and turf had a beautiful oven-baked baby.

This stuffed chicken recipe delivers both flavor and style. Flattened chicken breasts are seasoned, breadcrumbed, and packed with cheese before being rolled tight and topped with colossal shrimp. Baked at 400°F, the dish emerges golden and bubbling, with the shrimp perfectly cooked and slightly crisp on top. It’s a visual and flavorful win, perfect for both weeknight meals and special dinners where you want to pretend you know what you’re doing.

The best part? It’s adaptable. You can swap out the mozzarella for sharp provolone, add spinach inside the roll, or sprinkle Cajun seasoning on top for an extra kick. Pair it with steamed broccoli, roasted asparagus, or a light side salad. Bonus: this meal is high in protein, low in unnecessary carbs, and doesn’t require twenty pots or a culinary degree to execute.

If you’re into meal prep, this stuffed chicken recipe holds up well in the fridge. You can assemble it the night before, refrigerate, and bake it when ready. It reheats surprisingly well, though good luck having any leftovers.

Whether you’re cooking for yourself, your family, or someone you want to impress with your fake cooking confidence, this dish hits all the marks—flavorful, simple, and satisfying. So go ahead and bookmark this stuffed chicken recipe. Your future self, your stomach, and maybe even your dinner guests will thank you.

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