Baked Stuffed Boneless Chicken Breasts Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Stuffed Boneless Chicken Breasts

• Boneless Chicken Breast Halves
• Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Onion
• Garlic
• Unseasoned Breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh Parsley
• Dried Rosemary
• Dried Sage
• to taste
• to taste
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

How to Make Baked Stuffed Boneless Chicken Breasts

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Rinse and pat dry 4 boneless, skin-on or skinless chicken breasts.
3. Trim excess fat from the edges of the chicken breasts.
4. Gently pound each chicken breast between sheets of plastic wrap to 3/8-inch thickness.
5. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
6. In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
7. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a bowl. Add 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
8. Stir in 1/4 cup chicken stock until the mixture is moist but not soggy. It should hold its shape when squeezed gently.
9. Lightly oil a 13x9 inch baking dish.
10. Place approximately 1/4 cup of the stuffing mixture onto the center of each chicken breast.
11. Fold the chicken breasts over the stuffing, tucking in the sides to completely enclose the filling.
12. Place the stuffed chicken breasts seam-down in the prepared baking dish. Brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
13. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
14. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.