Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
This delicious stuffed chicken breast combines creamy cheese and fragrant herbs for a flavorful main dish that's easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Dairy
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- Mix cream cheese, herbs, and garlic in a bowl.
- Cut chicken breasts to create a pocket and stuff with the cheese mixture. Close and season.
- Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet, sear chicken 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 30 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165F (74C).