Cream Cheese Herb Chicken (Printer-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken breasts filled with cream cheese and fresh herbs, seared and baked for a flavorful meal.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Filling
01 -
4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
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1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
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1 tbsp fresh dill, minced
04 -
1 tbsp fresh chives, minced
05 -
2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Main
06 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
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Salt, to taste
08 -
Black pepper, to taste
09 -
1 tbsp olive oil
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Combine cream cheese, parsley, dill, chives, and garlic in a bowl and mix thoroughly until homogenous.
02 -
Slice each chicken breast horizontally almost through, creating a pocket. Open each breast and evenly spread the cream cheese mixture on one side, then fold over to enclose the filling. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. In batches of two, sear the stuffed breasts for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Transfer seared breasts to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 30 minutes until cooked through.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth filling consistency.