Description
This recipe features juicy boneless skinless chicken breasts stuffed with flavorful store-bought stuffing, seasoned with a blend of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning, then baked to perfection. It’s an easy and delicious main course that pairs perfectly with gravy and fresh herbs for garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Stuffing
- 1 box store bought stuffing, 6 ounces
Seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 9 grams
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 3 grams
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 3 grams
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 2 grams
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Prepare the stuffing: Follow the package instructions to prepare the store-bought stuffing until ready to use.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F and spray a baking pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, mix salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and poultry seasoning. Sprinkle this seasoning blend evenly on both sides of each chicken breast for full flavor.
- Create pockets: Use a sharp knife to carefully cut horizontally into the side of each chicken breast, making a large pocket to hold the stuffing without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff the chicken: Spoon a generous amount of the prepared stuffing into each chicken breast pocket. Secure the opening with toothpicks or wrap with butcher’s twine to keep the stuffing inside during baking.
- Bake the chicken: Place the stuffed chicken breasts on the prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, checking with a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Rest and serve: Carefully remove toothpicks or twine before serving. For best results, serve the stuffed chicken breasts with your favorite gravy and garnish with fresh parsley, thyme, or rosemary.
Notes
- Cooking time varies depending on the size of the chicken breasts; larger breasts require more time, while smaller ones cook faster.
- The photo example used large chicken breasts and a 50-minute cook time for thorough cooking.
- Always verify the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is safely cooked to 165°F.
- You can substitute poultry seasoning with Italian seasoning if desired for a different flavor profile.
- Be sure to secure the stuffing well with toothpicks or twine to prevent it from spilling out during baking.
