Stuffing Stuffed Chicken Breast
This Stuffing Stuffed Chicken Breast is packed with cozy holiday flavor but easy enough for weeknights! Made with Stove Top or homemade stuffing and ready in under an hour. Juicy, savory, and family-approved.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 333kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Stuffing:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- ½ cup celery finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups bread cubes day-old preferred
Instructions
- Prepare the stuffing: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened. Stir in the bread cubes, chicken broth, parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook until the bread is moistened. Set aside to cool. (If the bread is quite thick, use a potato masher on the cooked stuffing to make it easier to deal with).
- Prep the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lay chicken breasts flat on a cutting board. Create a deep pocket in each chicken breast by slicing into the side.
- Stuff the Chicken: Spoon the stuffing mixture into each chicken breast pocket. Do not overfill. Secure with toothpicks to keep the stuffing inside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks. Serve with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use large chicken breasts for easier stuffing.
- Don't overfill the pockets.
- Stuffing can be made a day ahead.
- Store leftovers in a refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 301IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
