Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Basil Walnut Butter Recipe

Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe elevates simple chicken breasts to a flavor explosion! Succulent chicken is stuffed with a creamy, fragrant basil walnut butter that's both surprisingly easy and incredibly delicious. The aromatic basil adds a touch of spicy zest, perfectly complementing the richness of the walnut butter. Ditch the boring chicken dinner and try this quick, flavorful recipe tonight!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 438.8 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Basil Walnut Butter

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How to Make Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Basil Walnut Butter

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a food processor, combine walnuts, basil, softened butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until a coarse paste forms.
  3. Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally almost all the way through, creating a pocket.
  4. Season the inside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  5. Spoon the walnut basil mixture evenly into the chicken breasts, spreading it out.
  6. Close the chicken breasts and secure with toothpicks.
  7. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
  8. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
  9. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  10. Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

63g

Carbs

1g