Description
Savor the flavors of Stuffed Cheesy Chicken Ciabatta sandwiches, featuring juicy chicken breasts filled with a creamy blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and cream cheese, all tucked into crispy ciabatta rolls. Ideal for a satisfying lunch or dinner, these sandwiches are sure to delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 ciabatta rolls
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Mix salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Rub this mixture all over the chicken breasts, including inside the pockets.
- In a medium bowl, mix shredded mozzarella, shredded cheddar, and softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Stir in minced garlic and chopped parsley into the cheese mixture.
- Generously fill each chicken breast pocket with the cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- While the chicken rests, slice ciabatta rolls in half horizontally.
- Remove toothpicks from chicken, slice each stuffed breast in half, and place on the bottom half of each ciabatta roll.
- Sprinkle additional cheese on top of the chicken if desired.
- Warm marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Serve the sandwiches on a platter, optionally cut in half for easier handling.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with warm marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
- Enjoy your delicious stuffed cheesy chicken ciabatta sandwiches!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the cheese filling with your favorite herbs or spices.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding some red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
- These sandwiches can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes