Easy Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Stuffing Recipe
Stuffed chicken breasts with savory stuffing, fresh herbs, and cranberries, baked to golden perfection. A delicious, easy weeknight dinner or special occasion meal.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 479kcal
Equipment
- Oven
- 9x13 baking dish
- Microwave or stovetop
- Small saucepan (if using stovetop)
- Large mixing bowl
- Knife (for butterflying chicken)
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Aluminum Foil
- Spoon or spatula (for mixing stuffing)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 6 oz stuffing mix 1 box
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup diced white or yellow onion
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- Gravy for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish with oil or non-stick cooking spray.
- Sauté vegetables: In a small skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add ½ cup diced onion and ½ cup diced celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare stuffing mix: Heat 1½ cups chicken broth in the microwave for 2 minutes or bring to a low boil on the stovetop. In a large bowl, combine the 6 oz stuffing mix, heated broth, 1 tablespoon remaining butter, and ½ cup milk. Stir in the sautéed onions and celery, and ½ cup dried cranberries. Mix until well combined and set aside.
- Butterfly the chicken: Trim any fat from the 4 chicken breasts. Carefully slice each breast ¾ of the way through the thickest part, being sure not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff chicken: Divide the stuffing mixture into 4 equal portions. Stuff each chicken breast with ¼ of the stuffing mixture and place the stuffed breasts into the greased baking dish.
- Season chicken: In a small bowl, mix ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon onion powder. Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the stuffed chicken breasts.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. After that, remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with gravy, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1761mg | Potassium: 806mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg