Description
This easy and delicious recipe features boneless skinless chicken breasts stuffed with flavorful store-bought stuffing. Seasoned with garlic, black pepper, poultry seasoning, and salt, the chicken is baked to perfection, making a comforting main course perfect for family dinners. Serve with gravy and garnish with fresh herbs for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
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Stuffing
- 1 box store bought stuffing 6 ounces
Seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 9 grams
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 grams
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3 grams
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 2 grams
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Prepare stuffing: Prepare the store-bought stuffing according to package instructions to ensure it is ready for stuffing the chicken breasts.
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a baking pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Season chicken: In a small bowl, combine salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly on both sides of the chicken breasts to enhance flavor.
- Create pockets in chicken breasts: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut horizontally into the side of each chicken breast to create a large pocket for stuffing without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff chicken: Spoon a generous amount of the prepared stuffing into each chicken breast pocket. Secure the opening with toothpicks or wrap with butcher’s twine to hold the stuffing inside.
- Bake the chicken: Arrange the stuffed chicken breasts on the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, checking with a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks or twine before serving. Serve the stuffed chicken breasts hot, ideally with gravy, and garnish with fresh parsley, thyme, or rosemary for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Cooking time varies based on the size of the chicken breasts; larger breasts may require up to 50 minutes, while smaller ones will cook faster.
- Always use a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure the chicken is safely cooked.
- If you prefer, substitute homemade stuffing for a more personalized flavor.
- To add moisture, consider adding a little broth or butter to the stuffing before cooking.
- Remove toothpicks or twine carefully to avoid any choking hazards before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
