Description
This Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Stuffing recipe features tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts filled with savory seasoned stuffing. Baked to juicy perfection, it's an easy and flavorful main course perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Units
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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 the stuffing: Follow the package instructions to prepare the store-bought stuffing until ready to use.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F and either spray a baking pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly on both sides of each chicken breast.
- Create pockets: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a horizontal pocket into the side of each chicken breast, making sure to create enough space to hold the stuffing without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff the chicken: Spoon a generous amount of prepared stuffing into each chicken pocket. Secure the opening with toothpicks or wrap with butcher’s twine to keep the stuffing inside while cooking.
- Bake the chicken: Place the stuffed chicken breasts on the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks or twine before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, thyme, or rosemary, and serve with your choice of gravy for extra flavor.
Notes
- Cooking time depends on the size of the chicken breasts; larger breasts may require up to 50 minutes, while smaller ones cook faster.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F to guarantee it is safely cooked.
- Use fresh herbs for garnish to enhance the presentation and aroma.
- Substitute poultry seasoning with Italian seasoning if desired.
- Be careful when cutting pockets to avoid slicing all the way through the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
