Description
Deliciously creamy stuffed chicken breasts seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless (skinless chicken breasts (about 900g to 1,100g total))
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Pat chicken dry. Cut a deep pocket into the thick side of each breast without slicing all the way through.
- Divide filling evenly and stuff into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks.
- Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Place chicken in the baking dish. Brush tops with melted butter.
- Bake 25 to 35 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest part.
- Rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked through by checking internal temperature.
- Feel free to add more seasonings to the filling for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg