Herb stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes by using different herbs and spices. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making herb stuffed chicken breasts, as well as some tips for choosing the right herbs and spices.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GOAT CHEESE AND HERB-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield Eight servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Divide the chicken breasts in half, removing the cartilage. Loosen the skin from the meat by running a finger underneath the skin.
- Combine the goat cheese, herbs, garlic and pepper.
- Place a generous tablespoon of the cheese mixture between the skin and the meat of each breast. Replace the skin over the cheese and tuck all the edges of the meat and skin under to form a neat package. Arrange the breasts in a large roasting pan.
- Brush the chicken with the olive oil.
- Roast for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a warm platter.
- Pour off the fat from the roasting pan. Place the pan over medium-high heat. Add the wine and deglaze, scraping up bits of cheese and blending with the wine. Serve the chicken with this sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 575, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 452 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CREAM CHEESE & HERB STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
This is a versatile recipe using your favorite herb with cream cheese, sandwiched in a chicken breast half, then breaded and baked for 30 minutes. Presto, quick and delicious dinner! I like oregano; sage or basil are other possibilities. Try 'em all!
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degres F.
- Flatten open chicken breasts; spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese on one half of each breast (resist the temptation to use more-- a little cream cheese goes a looooooong way!).
- Evenly distribute the fresh herbs on top of that and season with salt and pepper.
- "Fold"the chicken breasts back up and press tightly, tucking in cream cheese a bit.
- In a shallow dish, combine the 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper, paprika and flour.
- In another dish, pour the beaten egg mixture.
- In a third dish, combine bread crumbs, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese.
- First dip chicken breasts in flour mixture, then beaten egg mixture, then bread crumb mixture.
- Place chicken on a lightly greased baking sheet, drizzle about a tablespoon of melted butter on each breast and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until cooked through and tender.
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
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
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
LEMON HERB STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
The lemony flavour of this dish goes well with plain white rice or mashed potatoes. Lemon thyme is what is asked for but you can use regular thyme and it is still delicious.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400*F.
- Loosen the skin slightly from each chicken breast by sliding a finger gently beneath 1 edge, leaving the opposite edge attached, set aside.
- Heat 1 TBS of the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, add the shallots and garlic and cook until tender and aromatic, but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Take the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon zest, thyme, sage, and prosciutto with salt and pepper to taste.
- Carefully stuff 1/2 of the mixture under the skin of each chicken breast.
- Heat the remaining 2 TBs oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
- Cook the chicken, skin side down, until well browned, about 4 minutes.
- Turn and cook another 4 minutes, then transfer the breasts to a baking sheet and bake until the juices run clear when pierced with the tip of a knife at the thickest part, about 10 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking make the sauce by melting the butter in a small skillet over medium low heat.
- Shake the pan gently so that the butter melts evenly.
- Watch carefully as the butter begins to foam, then take the pan from the heat when the butter turns a light brown and smells slightly nutty (Don't burn).
- Stir in the parsley and lemon juice, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, plus more lemon juice if needed.
- Put the chicken on a hot serving platter, spoon the sauce over and serve.
HERB STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
This special dish is a keeper! From the Stovall House in Georgia.The chicken can be stuffed and refrigerated the day before then can be browned, baked and served.
Provided by Aroostook
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soften cream cheese and mix in fresh herbs. ( If you use dry herbs use 1 tsp instead of one tablespoon)
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast.
- Stuff with a heaping tablespoon of herb stuffing.
- Dredge each breast in flour.
- Dip in the egg wash and roll in the bread crumbs.
- In a large skillet add 3 tablespoons of oil, and saute the breasts until browned/ Place the sautéed breasts on a greased baking pan.
- Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or so.
HERB CHEESE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE
Make and share this Herb Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Red Pepper Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by swissms
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sauce:.
- Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Puree peppers in processor until smooth. Transfer puree to heavy small saucepan. Add whipping cream and chicken broth. Boil until reduced to 1 cup, about 4 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
- Chicken:.
- Preheat oven to 350°F Mix cream cheese and tarragon in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pound chicken between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness. Spread 2 T cheese mixture over each breast, leaving 1/2-inch border on all sides. Starting at 1 short end, roll up each breast. Secure seam and ends with toothpicks. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in heavy large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Pour white wine around chicken. Transfer skillet to oven; bake until chicken is cooked through about 10 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to work surface. Remove toothpicks. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch-wide slices. Bring sauce to simmer. Spoon sauce onto plates. Arrange chicken atop sauce and serve.
Tips for Herb-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Use a sharp knife to make a pocket in the chicken breasts. This will help the stuffing stay inside the chicken while it cooks.
- Don't overstuff the chicken breasts. If the stuffing is too tightly packed, it will be difficult for the chicken to cook evenly.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices in your stuffing. This will give the chicken a more flavorful taste.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken breasts. If the chicken is overcooked, it will be dry and tough.
- Serve the herb-stuffed chicken breasts with your favorite sides. Some good options include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion
Herb-stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a little bit of planning, you can have a flavorful and healthy meal on the table in no time.
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