Shrimp Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Elevate your dinner menu with these irresistible Shrimp Stuffed Chicken Breasts—an elegant yet surprisingly easy dish packed with flavor. Juicy chicken breasts are carefully butterflied and filled with a creamy, savory mixture of chopped shrimp, cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, and fresh parsley, creating a luxurious seafood-infused stuffing. A touch of paprika adds a smoky edge, while a golden-brown sear gives way to a tender, oven-baked finish. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a weeknight treat, this one-skillet recipe is ready in under an hour and pairs wonderfully with a crisp green salad or roasted veggies. With each bite boasting a symphony of rich, cheesy, and garlicky goodness, this seafood-stuffed chicken recipe is destined to become a mealtime favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Using a sharp knife, make a deep pocket in each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Stuff each chicken breast with the shrimp mixture, using toothpicks to secure the edges if necessary.
Season the outside of the chicken breasts with the remaining salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2063 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.2 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.4 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1164 mg | 388% | |
| Sodium | 3777 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 280.6 g | 561% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 358 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 876 mg | 19% | |
*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.
