Description
Delicious boneless chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy mixture of cheese and seasonings, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 0 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 0 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0 tsp paprika
- 0 tsp salt
- 0 tsp black pepper
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (patted dry)
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped green onions, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until glossy and smooth.
- Cut a 1″-deep pocket into each chicken breast and spoon about 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture into each pocket.
- Secure each pocket with two toothpicks to keep the filling snug during cooking.
- Heat 2 Tbsp of the butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat until the foam gives off a nutty aroma.
- Add the chicken and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden-brown edges appear.
- Dot the tops with the remaining 2 Tbsp butter, transfer the skillet to the preheated oven, and bake until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 25–30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before carefully removing toothpicks and serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- You can adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Let the chicken rest before cutting into it to keep the juices in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg