Description
Cream Cheese and Herb Stuffed Chicken is a delightful, low-carb dinner that combines succulent chicken breasts with a creamy filling of herbs and cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also full of flavor, guaranteed to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, parsley, dill, chives, and garlic.
- Slice each chicken breast to create a pocket and fill with the herb mixture.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper before searing in olive oil until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg