Description
Garlic Butter and Herb Stuffed Chicken is a flavorful, juicy dish featuring a rich garlic butter mixture infused with fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and parsley. Oven-roasted to golden perfection, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff the Chicken: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Fill each pocket with the garlic butter mixture.
- Secure the Chicken: Use toothpicks to close the openings if needed.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the stuffed chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute butter with olive oil for a lighter version.
- Add cheese like mozzarella or parmesan for extra richness.
- Use dried herbs if fresh ones are unavailable (adjust the quantity to half).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg (from butter and herbs)
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg