Description
Stuffed Chicken Breasts are juicy, tender, and filled with a savory blend of cream cheese, parmesan, herbs, and garlic, making them a simple yet impressive dinner option that combines rich flavors and a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Filling
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed chicken breasts after searing.
- Create Pockets: Carefully cut pockets into the side of each chicken breast, ensuring you don’t cut all the way through, creating space for the filling.
- Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, grated parmesan, fresh parsley, and garlic powder until well mixed, creating a smooth, flavorful filling.
- Stuff Chicken: Evenly stuff each chicken breast pocket with the prepared cheese mixture, pressing gently to close the openings as much as possible.
- Sear Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 3 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
- Bake: Transfer the seared chicken breasts to a baking dish or oven-safe skillet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow juices to redistribute for juicier bites.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes to the filling for a spicy kick.
- Ensure the chicken pockets are securely sealed to prevent the filling from leaking during cooking.
- You can substitute fresh herbs like thyme or basil for parsley to vary the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: American
