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Stuffed chicken burger with grilled chicken and melting cheese
Juicy and creamy stuffed chicken burger at home

Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breast Sandwich

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Chicken breast is often labeled 'dry', but this recipe refutes that. The trick is 'internal hydration': a cheesy, herby filling hidden inside steams and flavors the meat from within. When you cut in, hot molten cheese mingles with the juices to create an instant sauce.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 850 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sharp fillet knife
  • Toothpicks
  • Grill pan

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare the 'pocket': cut horizontally into the thickest part of the chicken, but not all the way through.

Tip: Use a thin blade. Make the pocket deep so filling isn't near the edge.
2 ✓

Mix filling: cheddar, cream cheese, parsley.

Tip: Cream cheese prevents the cheddar from running out too fast.
3 ✓

Stuff the chicken and pin shut with toothpicks.

Tip: Secure well or cheese will burn in the pan.
4 ✓

Oil the meat, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder.

Tip: Oil the meat, not the pan, for less grease absorption.
5 ✓

Cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side. Don't use high heat or the outside burns before the inside cooks.

Tip: Covering the pan helps steam the center.
6 ✓

Toast buns.

Tip: Adds structure.
7 ✓

Assemble: bun, mayo, lettuce, hot stuffed chicken (remove toothpicks!), tomato, onion.

Tip: Always count toothpicks out!

Recipe FAQ

How do I stop cheese leaking?
Use toothpicks to seal the opening and don't overfill. Cheese expands when hot!
How do I know it's cooked?
This is tricky. Use a meat thermometer (165°F/75°C is safe) or cook slower over medium heat.

Ingredients

  • 4 small Chicken Breasts (approx 5-6 oz each)
  • 4 pcs Hamburger Buns
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 3 oz Cream Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
  • 4 leaves Lettuce
  • 1 large Tomato
  • 1 medium Red Onion
  • 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil