Description
These Stuffing Stuffed Chicken Breasts are the kind of easy dinner that feels cozy, hearty, and special all at once. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with savory herb stuffing and baked until tender, making this a perfect comfort food meal for busy weeknights, family dinners, holiday leftovers, and easy dinner ideas when you want something satisfying and simple.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups stuffing mix
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chicken gravy
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the celery and onion until softened.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. In a bowl, combine the stuffing mix, sautéed vegetables, parsley, thyme, and chicken broth.
5. Stir the stuffing until moistened and let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Cut a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast without slicing all the way through.
7. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
8. Spoon the stuffing mixture into each chicken breast and secure with toothpicks if needed.
9. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
10. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
11. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
12. Warm the gravy and spoon it over the chicken before serving.
Notes
Do not overstuff or overbake the chicken, because too much filling or extra time in the oven can cause the breasts to split and dry out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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