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Stuffing stuffed chicken breasts with gravy and green beans

Stuffing Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Stuffing Stuffed Chicken Breasts combine juicy baked chicken with savory herb stuffing, delivering comforting holiday flavors any time of the year. This easy yet impressive dish can be made with homemade, boxed, or leftover stuffing, making it perfect for weeknights or festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 584
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffing
  • 2 cups stale French bread cubed into 1/2 to 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup white onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 3/4-1 tsp fresh
  • 1/2 tsp dried sage or 3/4-1 tsp fresh
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth reduced sodium
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely minced
Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 8 to 10 oz each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Large Baking Dish
  • Digital Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×13-inch or similar baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.
  2. To make the stuffing, sauté butter, onion, and celery in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, thyme, and sage; sauté for 1 minute more.
  4. Stir in cubed bread, chicken broth, Parmesan, and parsley until well combined; set aside.
  5. Slice each chicken breast lengthwise about 3/4 of the way through to create a pocket. Do not cut all the way through.
  6. Stuff each chicken breast with 1/3 to 1/2 cup stuffing depending on pocket size. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
  7. Place stuffed breasts into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  8. Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 12–15 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  9. Optional: Broil for 1–3 minutes to crisp stuffing edges. Rest a few minutes before serving. Serve with gravy if desired.

Notes

Use any stuffing: boxed, leftover, or homemade. To freeze, store baked chicken airtight for up to 2-3 months. Thaw and reheat gently.