Chicken Fillet with Cheese in a Skillet
Tender, juicy, and aromatic with a crispy crust! This chicken breast with cheese recipe is perfect when you need to make a quick, satisfying lunch or dinner from simple ingredients. Tender chicken in a crispy crust with melty hot cheese is a great choice for both weekdays and special occasions.
Updated : 04 June, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
600 grams
Chicken breasts
180 grams
Hard cheese
2
Tomato
2
Garlic
60 grams
Cornstarch
30 grams
Vegetable oil
to taste
Paprika
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Use chicken breast fillets. Choose cheese to your liking, as long as it grates well and melts easily.
Step 2
For the filling, grate the cheese using a coarse grater. Add salt, ground pepper, and paprika. Press the garlic and mix everything. Be mindful of the saltiness of the cheese.
Step 3
Wash the tomatoes, remove the stems, and slice into rounds.
Step 4
Slice the chicken breast horizontally, but not all the way through. Open it like a book and lightly pound it using the side of your palm or a meat mallet. Don’t overdo it – the meat is delicate.
Step 5
Place the cheese mixture and tomato slices on one side of the opened fillet. Season with extra salt and spices if desired.
Step 6
Fold the fillet over to cover the filling and secure the edges with toothpicks.
Step 7
Coat the fillet in cornstarch, then shake off the excess. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and cook the fillet for 3 minutes on each side. Then cover with a lid or foil and cook for another 2–3 minutes per side.
Step 8
The fillets will shrink slightly and turn golden brown. Serve hot with your choice of side – mashed potatoes work perfectly. Enjoy!