Description
A delicious stuffed chicken breast recipe that comes together in about 45 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This dish is customizable and always a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 12 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, dried thyme, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- Cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
- Stuff each chicken pocket with the creamy cheese mixture.
- Season the stuffed chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Top each chicken breast with about ½ tablespoon of butter.
- Bake for about 25-35 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to swap in different cheeses or spices based on your preferences or pantry supplies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg