Description
A delicious stuffed chicken breast filled with a creamy herb mixture that elevates ordinary chicken into a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as parsley, chives, or dill)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the cream cheese, fresh herbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, ensuring not to slice all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cream cheese mixture, packing it in carefully.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
Consider using ricotta cheese or adding ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes and spinach to vary the flavor of the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg