Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken recipe! Tender, juicy chicken breasts are generously filled with a creamy mixture of tangy blue cheese, velvety cream cheese, fresh parsley, and chives, then seared to golden perfection before baking to ensure ultimate flavor and juiciness. The luscious stuffing is complemented by a perfectly seasoned crust of paprika, garlic, and black pepper, while the finishing touch of olive oil and butter enhances every bite. Ideal for those who love bold, savory dishes, this low-carb, high-protein meal is as elegant as it is satisfying. Pair it with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a restaurant-quality dinner that’s simple to make at home in under an hour. Perfect for entertaining or treating yourself to something special!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 120 grams blue cheese, crumbled
- 60 grams cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 8 pieces toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the blue cheese, cream cheese, fresh parsley, chives, garlic, salt (1/2 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/4 teaspoon) to create the filling.
Lay each chicken breast flat on a cutting board and carefully slice a pocket horizontally into the thickest part of the breast without cutting all the way through.
Stuff each chicken breast with 2-3 tablespoons of the prepared blue cheese mixture, then secure the opening with 1-2 toothpicks to keep the filling inside.
Season the outside of each chicken breast with the remaining salt, black pepper, and paprika for extra flavor.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted and the pan is hot, sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the toothpicks.
Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired. Pair with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.1 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.8 g | 259% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 781 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 4779 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 246.4 g | 493% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 820 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2297 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
