Easy Stuffing Stuffed Chicken Breast
If you’re craving all the cozy flavors of a holiday chicken dinner without roasting a whole bird, this stuffing stuffed chicken brings the best parts of Thanksgiving to a simple, comforting fall dinner. Juicy chicken, savory herb stuffing, and a golden brown top come together in one easy stuffed chicken recipe that turns any cozy weeknight meal into something special!
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (butterflied)
- 1 (6 oz) box turkey or chicken stuffing mix
- 1 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 heaping teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Prepare the stuffing. Bring the chicken broth and butter to a boil, then add the stuffing mix. Mix well, then cover. Rest for 5 minutes, then fluff the stuffing mixture with a fork.
- While the stuffing mixture is resting, whisk together the salt, thyme, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them through the center horizontally, leaving about a ½ inch intact. Unfold the chicken like a book.
- Brush the insides of the chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with some of the seasoning mix.
- Add the stuffing mixture to the bottom side of the chicken breasts, dividing it evenly among the four pieces. Fold the top side over.
- Place the chicken bottom side up in the casserole dish and brush generously with olive oil. Sprinkle with seasonings, then flip the chicken over. Brush the top side with oil and sprinkle with remaining seasonings.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
Notes
- The chicken cooks best when there’s a little space between each one. I would do it in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish instead of what’s pictured.
- Customize the stuffing with dried cranberries or Parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Use leftover homemade stuffing instead of boxed if desired.
- Serve with gravy or a drizzle of melted butter, if desired.