Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cream Cheese and Herb Stuffed Chicken, a low-carb dinner option that is both easy to prepare and impressive enough for special occasions. This dish features juicy chicken breasts enveloping a creamy, herb-infused filling that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for family meals or entertaining guests, it offers a balance of flavors that makes every bite a delight. With a quick preparation time and simple cooking steps, you can enjoy a gourmet meal without the hassle.
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 your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with parsley, dill, chives, and garlic until well blended.
- Create pockets in the chicken breasts by slicing them from the side. Fill each pocket with the cream cheese mixture and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 18 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 95mg