Stuffed Chicken
Stuffed chicken is seriously a delicious
cheese stuffed chicken breast, and easy to make with this recipe!
INGREDIENTS
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 ounces cream cheese
2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) shredded parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder or granulate
2 teaspoons of onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 lemon zested and juiced: separately
2 tablespoons butter; melted
optional
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 425ºF.
Butterfly the chicken breasts by cutting the breasts
lengthwise 3/4 of the way through. Start at the tip and be sure to keep the
knife level while slicing through the chicken breast.
In a small bowl, mix the cheese filling: cream cheese,
parmesan/Romano cheese, garlic, onion, salt, thyme, and lemon juice.
Stuff each butterflied chicken breast with half of the
stuffing mixture leaving a 1/2" margin along the outer edge. Sprinkle the
filling with fresh parsley.
Prepare a baking sheet or casserole dish by lining it with
parchment paper or spraying it with cooking oil. Place the stuffed chicken
breasts on the baking sheet.
Mix the melted butter and lemon zest. Brush the tops of the
chicken breasts with melted butter mixture.
Bake the cheese stuffed chicken breasts at 425ºF for 30
minutes. Or you can cook it on a hot grill outside for same amount of time.
Internal temp should be 165ºF flip over to create char marks if cooking
outside.
After 20 minutes, use a digital instant read thermometer to
check the temperature of the chicken, then baste the chicken breasts to help
them brown better.
Chicken is done when the internal temperature in the center
of the thickest portion is at least 165ºF.
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Before serving, cut each
breast in half crosswise for serving. Serve with your favorite sides, I
recommend mashed potatoes and asparagus, green beans, or a green salad.
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