Description
Stuffing Stuffed Chicken Breasts are deliciously seasoned chicken breasts filled with rich stuffing made from hearty bread and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups stale French bread, cubed into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup white onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme, or 3/4–1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried sage, or 3/4–1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely minced
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (8 to 10 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- If using boxed stuffing, prepare according to the package directions or reheat leftover stuffing in the microwave.
- Cube the French bread and let air dry overnight on a baking sheet.
- In a skillet, add butter, onions, and celery; sauté over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, and sage; sauté for 1 minute.
- Mix stale bread cubes with the vegetable mixture, drizzle in broth, and add Parmesan and parsley.
- Make a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing lengthwise.
- Stuff chicken breasts with prepared stuffing, using about 1/3 to 1/2 cup per breast.
- Place stuffed chicken in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil; season with remaining Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For extra crispy stuffing, broil for 1-3 minutes if desired.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if using, and let rest before slicing to serve.
Notes
- Make sure to use a hearty bread, not sandwich bread.
- Adjust stuffing amount based on the size of chicken breasts.
- Use toothpicks to secure overstuffed edges if needed.
- Always check chicken internal temperature to ensure it is fully cooked.
- Consider serving with gravy for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg