Description
This Garlic Herb Stuffed Chicken recipe features juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy garlic and herb cheese filling, coated with seasoned panko breadcrumbs, and baked to perfection. It's a flavorful and satisfying main course that's perfect for a family 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
Coating
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking during baking.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, parsley, dill, chives, grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix with a rubber spatula until all ingredients are well incorporated into a creamy filling.
- Prepare Chicken: Lay each chicken breast flat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife held parallel to the board, cut a slit about three-quarters of the way through each breast to create a pocket. Season the inside of the pockets with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Stuff Chicken: Scoop one-quarter of the cream cheese herb filling into the bottom half of each chicken breast pocket. Spread the filling evenly, then carefully fold the top of the chicken breast over to enclose the filling completely.
- Coat Chicken: On a plate, mix the panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Press the bottom and top of each stuffed chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly and create a crispy crust.
- Bake: Place the coated chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish. Lightly spray the outside of the chicken with olive oil spray to promote browning. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the coating is golden brown.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked to 165°F for food safety.
- If you prefer, substitute fresh herbs with 1 tablespoon of dried parsley, chives, and dill each.
- For a crispier crust, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Can be served with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad for a balanced meal.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to ensure easy mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
