Description
A flavorful and creamy Garlic Herb Stuffed Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts filled with a savory cream cheese and herb mixture, coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs, and baked to perfection. This dish is perfect for a delicious and impressive dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp minced parsley
- 3 tbsp chopped chives
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Breading
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Additional
- Olive oil spray for coating
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking and prepare for baking.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, minced garlic, parsley, dill, chives, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with a rubber spatula until well combined into a creamy herb mixture.
- Prepare Chicken: Lay chicken breasts flat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife held parallel to the board, carefully cut a slit about 3/4 of the way through each breast to create a pocket. Season the inside of each pocket with salt and black pepper.
- Stuff Chicken: Scoop approximately a quarter of the cream cheese filling into the pocket of each chicken breast. Spread the filling evenly, then fold the top of the chicken breast over the filling to enclose it.
- Prepare Breading: On a plate, mix together panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Press both sides of each stuffed chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture to fully coat them.
- Bake: Place the coated chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish. Lightly spray the outside of each chicken breast with olive oil spray for a golden crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and juicy.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken breasts are of even thickness for consistent cooking.
- You can substitute fresh herbs with dried herbs if fresh are unavailable, but reduce quantity by half.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches 165°F to ensure food safety.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of baking, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
