If you're searching for a delectable and flavorful main course that is perfect for any occasion, look no further than lemon herb stuffed chicken breasts. With tender, juicy chicken and a tantalizing blend of lemon and herbs, this dish is sure to impress. The combination of zesty lemon, aromatic herbs, and savory stuffing creates a truly unforgettable culinary experience. Let's explore the best recipes for this delightful dish, ensuring you prepare an irresistible meal that will satisfy your taste buds and leave your dinner guests craving for more.
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LEMON STUFFED CHICKEN
Use an instant stuffing to make this quick, savory, lemon herb chicken and stuffing dish. A great gourmet flavor that is made in minutes.
Provided by Pbearfin
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stuff the bird with the prepared stuffing and rub the skin with the olive oil. Cut 1 lemon in half; cover the opening of the bird with a lemon half and stuffing (save the other half for garnish). Pour the juice of the second lemon over the bird. Season the bird with the salt, paprika, rosemary and sage.
- Cover and bake in preheated oven for 1 to 2 hours. Remove the cover half way through baking to brown. Baste often.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 548.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
HERBED LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS
Provided by Food Network
Time 16m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Low-Sodium Recipe
- 1. Heat grill or a cast iron grill to medium heat. Spray with cooking spray.
- 2. Toss chicken breasts with olive oil, Mrs. Dash® Lemon Pepper Seasoning Blend, half of lemon juice and slivered garlic cloves.
- 3. Grill the chicken on both sides, turning at least three times to cook evenly.
- 4. Remove to a plate. Cover 3-4 minutes to let juices rest.
- 5. Squeeze other half of lemon on chicken.
WEEKNIGHT LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS WITH HERBS
Boneless chicken breasts suffer a bad reputation, owing in large part to their propensity to dry out. The solution here is a lovely bath in an ample amount of olive oil, white wine and lemon, which seasons and tenderizes the chicken. Later, the marinade becomes an easy pan sauce once it cooks with the breasts. Use fresh herbs in the summer; in the winter, dried herbs will do the trick.
Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, weeknight, poultry, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season the chicken breasts all over with the salt and pepper. Transfer the chicken to a gallon-size resealable freezer bag. Add 1/2 cup olive oil and the remaining ingredients, press out the air and seal the bag tightly so the chicken is fully submerged. Massage the chicken through the plastic bag to evenly distribute the herbs. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- In a large, deep skillet with a lid, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium. Remove the chicken from the marinade, add to the skillet, then pour the lemons and marinade on top. Cook until the chicken is golden on one side, about 8 minutes. Turn the chicken, cover and cook over medium-low until chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes. Serve chicken topped with lemons and sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 593, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 681 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
GARLIC-LEMON DOUBLE STUFFED CHICKEN
Not your everyday chicken dish! Stuffed with Cheddar and cream cheeses, then drenched with a garlic-lemon-butter sauce, your friends and family will be begging you to make this recipe - believe me, I know!
Provided by CHRCAMILLO
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Breaded
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a large, shallow baking dish with oil.
- Butterfly each breast by slicing in half horizontally through the center, cutting almost but not completely through. Place one slice each of Cheddar and cream cheese in the center of each breast. Close again as if placing between the pages of a book. Set aside.
- Pour milk into a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs and Romano cheese. Carefully dip each breast first in milk, then in breadcrumb mixture, patting lightly to firmly coat. Place breasts side by side in a single layer in pre-oiled baking dish, tucking edges under to seal.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in lemon juice and garlic, and drizzle evenly over chicken. Season breasts with garlic salt and paprika, if using.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until no longer pink in center and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 183.5 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 40.4 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, Sodium 1048.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 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.
SPEEDY LEMON-HERB CHICKEN BREASTS
Blogger Beth Dooley from Seasonal Appetites shares a favorite recipe. When the family is famished, but dinner's not ready, this speedy lemon chicken will answer the call. It calls for simple ingredients you already have on hand and is ready in minutes.
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place an inch of flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour to lightly coat.
- Heat a 12-inch skillet, heat oil (1/4 inch) over medium-high heat until a pinch of flour sizzles when dropped in.
- When the oil is hot, add chicken breasts to the pan. Cook until the chicken is nicely brown on the first side, about 5 to 7 minutes, then turn and cook on the second side, about 5 to 7 minutes, lowering the heat a bit if the coating begins to scorch. Cook until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F).
- When the chicken is done, remove to a plate and tent to keep warm. Add broth, lemon juice and parsley to the pan and cook, stirring until the liquid is reduced by half, about 1 to 2 minutes. Return the chicken breasts to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce.
- Slice the chicken breast and serve on a bed of rice and or spinach drizzled with a little more sauce.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
MOIST LEMON HERB CHICKEN
I wanted a healthy, flavorful chicken recipe that was fast, easy and a real crowd-pleaser. I got lucky and hit the jackpot with this one! -Kali Wraspir, Olympia, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in oil. Sprinkle herbes de Provence and lemon zest over chicken; add lemon juice to pan., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken breasts are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) before removing from the oven.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check if the chicken is cooked by cutting into the thickest part of the breast. If the juices run clear, the chicken is cooked.
- To make sure the chicken breasts are juicy and flavorful, marinate them in the lemon-herb mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have time to marinate the chicken breasts, you can also rub them with the lemon-herb mixture before cooking.
- Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Lemon-herb stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken breasts are juicy and flavorful, and the lemon-herb stuffing adds a bright and refreshing flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table, and it's a great way to use up any leftover chicken breasts you may have.
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