Grilled chicken breasts stuffed with herb butter is a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The combination of tender, juicy chicken and flavorful herb butter creates a meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to be a hit.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH HERBED STUFFING
Grilled chicken breasts tend to be a bit boring so I like to stuff them with a bunch of herbs, breadcrumbs and garlic. I think they taste infinitely better this way and the stuffing helps keep the chicken moist. -Joy McMillan, The Woodlands, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons butter. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in bread crumbs, parsley, 1/8 teaspoon salt, marjoram and thyme. , Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Fill with bread crumb mixture; secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt. In a microwave, melt remaining butter; stir in lemon zest., Place chicken on greased grill rack. Grill over medium heat 6-9 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink, brushing occasionally with butter mixture during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Discard toothpicks before serving.
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GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH HERB BUTTER
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare charcoal or gas grill; heat should be medium-high and rack about 6 inches from fire; keep part of grill cool for indirect cooking. In a small bowl, use a spoon or fork to combine butter and herbs, or use a mini food processor.
- With sharp-bladed knife, cut a 2- to 3-inch slit in deepest part of chicken. Fill with as much herb butter as possible; rub some under skin as well. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and brush with oil.
- When grill is ready, put chicken skin-side up on cool side of grill. After some fat has been rendered, turn chicken; if it flares up, move to an even cooler part of fire or turn so skin side is up again. When skin has lost its raw look and most of the fat has been rendered, after 20 minutes or so, move chicken directly over fire. Cook, turning now and then, until both sides are browned and flesh is firm and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature, with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 428, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 447 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram
GRILLED STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
This recipe for grilled stuffed chicken breasts is an easy, tasty way to make your veggies work for you. Get creative. I like how efficiently the vegetables and spices flavor the chicken. This allows you to cook the chicken (not the marinating sauce!) and let the flavor come from the inside.
Provided by diggler
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate.
- Stir bell pepper, onion, and garlic together in a small bowl with salt and pepper.
- Lay a chicken breast flat onto your work surface. Use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to cut a pocket in the chicken breast through a 2-inch slit in the side. Repeat with the remaining chicken breast. Stuff chicken breasts evenly with the vegetable mixture.
- Cook on the preheated grill until visibly cooked on the bottom, about 10 minutes. Flip and brush with olive oil. Continue to grill until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 137.5 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
GREEK GARLIC AND HERB-STUFFED GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS
A warm evening, a glass of wine, and tender grilled chicken filled with herb-flecked cheese and olives--perfect.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, stir together cheese, olives, onions and oregano. Place chicken breasts flat on cutting surface. Cut a lengthwise slit in each chicken breast forming a pocket, keeping other 3 sides intact. Stuff each chicken with cheese mixture; secure with toothpicks. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH HERBS
Boneless chicken breasts marinated in herbs, garlic, oil and vinegar and broiled or grilled to perfection. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 10 minutes.
Provided by Robyn Webb
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a blender combine the parsley, rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, oil, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Blend together. Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl and pour blended marinade over the chicken. Cover dish and refrigerate to marinate for at least 2 hours or up to 48 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat OR set oven to broil.
- Remove chicken from dish (disposing of leftover marinade) and grill or broil for about 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 80.2 mg, Sugar 3 g
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH STUFFING
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in bread crumbs. Carefully cut a pocket in each chicken breast half. Fill with bread crumb mixture; secure with metal or soaked wooden skewers. , In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining butter; stir in lemon zest. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting frequently with lemon butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GARLIC BUTTER-STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butter, garlic, fresh parsley, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, flour, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, oil, salt, pepper
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, add the butter, garlic, and parsley and mix until fully combined.
- Shape butter into a log and wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- On a cutting board, slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and pound until the chicken is ⅛-inch (3 mm) thick.
- Divide the butter into fourths.
- Season with salt and pepper. Place a portion of butter on the flattened chicken breast and roll it up, creating a log.
- Coat the rolled chicken in flour followed, by eggs and bread crumbs. Repeat once more.
- Cover the chicken in plastic wrap and chill for 15 minutes while the oil is heating.
- Fry in oil for 3-4 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 882 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 62 grams, Sugar 3 grams
GRILLED BARBECUE BACON-CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium. Prepare the chicken: With your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice each chicken breast in half horizontally without cutting all the way through; open like a book. Cover with plastic wrap and pound until 1/2 inch thick.
- Make the filling: Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp; crumble. Mix 2 tablespoons bacon drippings with the melted butter in a bowl. Combine the buttermilk biscuit, bacon, half of the drippings mixture, the cheese, chives and parsley in a separate bowl. Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper.
- Season the pounded chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and brush with the remaining drippings mixture. Spoon the filling over the top, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Roll up the chicken toward the pointy end; tie with 3 pieces of kitchen twine.
- Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil. Grill the chicken breasts, turning, until cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes, brushing with the barbecue sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then remove the twine and slice.
GRILLED CHICKEN AND HERBS
This chicken is easy and tasty. One of my favorite grilled chicken recipes. Your whole family will love it.
Provided by JCKREP
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Rinse chicken breasts, pat dry with paper towels, and pierce several times with a fork. Place chicken breasts into a large resealable plastic bag and pour in olive oil. Seal and shake bag to coat chicken with olive oil; add rosemary, thyme, oregano, garlic, salt, and black pepper to the bag, seal, and shake again to coat chicken with herbs.
- Grill chicken breasts on the preheated grill until the juices run clear and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C, about 10 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 44.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 387.2 mg
HERB STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Stuffed with feta cheese, cream cheese and herbs, this chicken is so flavorful. Makes a lovely presentation too. This can be served with rice and the pan juices can be drizzled over the rice for additional flavor. This recipe was given to me by a friend at work who said she had also served this in a spaghetti sauce over noodles or spaghetti.
Provided by Dreamgoddess
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
- Wash and pound to flatten each chicken breast.
- Lay the breasts on waxed paper and spread 1/4 of the cream cheese on each breast.
- Top the cream cheese with the feta divided equally.
- Combine the basil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle 1/4 of the spices/herbs on each breast.
- Roll up each chicken breast and wrap with a piece of bacon and one green onion top (secure with toothpicks if necessary).
- Place the breasts in a greased casserole dish and drizzle with the melted butter.
- Cover and bake 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove the cover and increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- Bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.7, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 155, Sodium 625.3, Carbohydrate 1.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 30.6
HERB-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Fresh rosemary and thyme infuse the stuffing for roasted chicken breasts; the herbs are also used in the breadcrumb coating. Snap peas and baby carrots are ideal accompaniments.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add leeks, and cook 4 minutes. Add 2 teaspoons each rosemary and thyme; cook 1 minute more. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to a medium bowl; let cool.
- Using a sharp knife, carve a pocket in the center of each chicken breast by inserting the tip into the thickest part and cutting an opening (leaving about 1 inch uncut on each side), being careful not to cut all the way through the breast. Place 2 tablespoons leek mixture in each pocket. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts, and saute until golden, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat, and transfer to clean work surface.
- Place bread in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, and process until fine crumbs form. Transfer breadcrumbs to a bowl. Add remaining teaspoon rosemary and 1 teaspoon thyme. Season with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread 1 teaspoon mustard over one side of each chicken breast, and cover with about 3 tablespoons herbed breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Drizzle remaining teaspoon oil over all.
- Place skillet in oven; roast chicken until it is golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven; transfer chicken to serving dish, and cover with foil while you make the sauce. Place skillet over medium heat, and add chicken stock; deglaze pan, stirring to loosen any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Continue cooking until stock is reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; add remaining teaspoon thyme. Serve with the chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 g, Cholesterol 86 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 37 g, Sodium 807 g
STUFFED GRILLED CHICKEN
"As a single working mom with two kids, I look for recipes that are fast and simple," writes Candi VanMeveren from Lamberton, Minnesota. "My family loves this one and it gets me out of the kitchen fast." TIP: This recipe is just as delicious broiled, Candi adds. Place chicken on foil-lined pan (for easy cleanup) about 4 inches from heat for 12 minutes on each side.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons butter for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in bread crumbs. Carefully cut a pocket in each chicken breast half. Fill with bread crumb mixture; secure with metal or soaked wooden skewers. , In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining butter; stir in lemon zest. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting frequently with lemon butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH HERB STUFFING
This chicken is a delicious spring-like dish. Use the earliest herbs in your garden or buy your favourite kinds. From Food and Drink Magazine. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Leslie
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425ºF.
- In a food processor or by hand, combine garlic, spinach, parsley, chives, tarragon, bread crumbs, orange zest, orange juice, mustard, salt, pepper and 2 tbsp olive oil. Reserve 1 tbsp oil to fry chicken.
- Insert a sharp knife into the thick end of each chicken breast and cut a lengthwise pocket 3/4 of the way across chicken breast.
- Lay breast flat open and spread with about 2 tbsps spinach mixture.
- Fold breast back together.
- Season breasts with salt and pepper. Reserve any leftover spinach mixture.
- Set ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat and add remaining oil.
- Add chicken, skin-side down and fry until crisp and golden, about 2 minutes.
- Flip breasts over and place skillet in oven.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until juices run clear.
- Remove chicken from skillet.
- Skim any fat and add orange juice, orange zest and vermouth.
- Bring to boil scraping up any sticky bits on the base of pan.
- Reduce until syrupy, about 1 minute.
- Add cream and bring to boil.
- Stir in reserved spinach mixture.
- Reduce until slightly thickened.
- Season to taste.
- Serve chicken and drizzle with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.6, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 133.6, Sodium 187, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 33
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GARLIC BUTTER
Each: 371 Calories, 341 mg sodium, 108 mg cholesterol, 40 g fat, 1 g carbohydrates, 25 g protein, 0.03 g fiber
Provided by Gaelige Coinnaigh
Categories Chicken
Time 36m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Garlic Butter:.
- Mash butter, garlic, pepper and lemon juice together in small bowl. Butter should be of uniform texture and slightly coarse. Don not over mix to completely smooth texture or it will take too long to firm up.
- Place softened butter on a piece of plastic wrap and form into log, using plastic to form casing. Place butter in freezer to firm up until just before serving the meal. Butter will firm up faster if you place it directly on the freezer shelf.
- At last minute, remove plastic wrap and slice log into 8 pieces.
- Chicken:.
- Coat chicken with olive oil, salt and pepper in bowl.
- Grill, broil or pan-grill chicken 4 to 6 minutes on each side.
- Top with 1 to 2 slices of garlic butter. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.7, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 98.9, Sodium 304.3, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 27.5
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before starting, ensure all ingredients are prepped and measured. This streamlines the cooking process and prevents scrambling during grilling.
- Soften the Butter: Softening the butter beforehand makes it easier to mix with herbs and spread inside the chicken breasts.
- Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs impart a more vibrant flavor compared to dried ones. If unavailable, use a combination of dried herbs and a teaspoon of lemon zest.
- Butterfly the Chicken Breasts: Butterflying the chicken breasts creates a pocket for the herb butter filling, ensuring even distribution of flavor.
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper before grilling. This enhances their natural flavor.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat to create a nice sear on the chicken breasts.
- Cook Indirectly: After searing the chicken breasts, move them to a cooler part of the grill for indirect heat cooking. This prevents burning and ensures even cooking throughout.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: To ensure the chicken breasts are cooked to perfection, use a meat thermometer to check their internal temperature. Aim for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Conclusion:
Grilled chicken breasts stuffed with herb butter offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures. By following these tips and tricks, you can create a succulent, juicy, and flavorful chicken dish that's perfect for any occasion. Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make yet impressive dish, and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.
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