Description
This Garlic Herb Stuffed Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful mixture of cream cheese, herbs, garlic, and parmesan, then coated in a seasoned breadcrumb crust and baked to perfection. It's a savory and satisfying dish perfect for an elegant dinner or weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
Stuffing
- 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
Others
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Stuffing: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, minced garlic, parsley, dill, chives, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with a rubber spatula until well combined and smooth.
- Prepare Chicken: Lay each chicken breast flat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut a slit about 3/4 of the way through the chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket. Season the inside of each pocket with salt and pepper.
- Stuff Chicken: Divide the cream cheese herb mixture evenly, scooping a quarter onto the bottom portion inside each chicken breast. Spread the filling into an even layer, then carefully fold the top over to enclose the filling.
- Coat with Breadcrumbs: In a plate, mix together panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Press both sides of the stuffed chicken breasts into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the coated chicken breasts in the greased baking dish. Lightly spray the outside of each chicken breast with olive oil spray for a crispier crust.
- Bake: Bake the stuffed chicken breasts in the preheated oven at 425°F for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and the crust is golden brown.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to blend easily with herbs and seasonings.
- If desired, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow juices to redistribute before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
