Garlic Lemon Cheese Stuffed Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
679 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Lemon Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Description
This recipe uses boneless skinless chicken breasts cut 3/4 through lengthwise to create a stuffing pocket. The filling consists of extra sharp cheddar cheese slices and lemon slices, sealed with toothpicks. The seasoning is a marinade of olive oil, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, paprika, oregano, cumin, and salt applied inside and outside the chicken to enhance flavor infusion.
After marinating, the chicken breasts are seared in a hot oven-safe pan to develop a browned exterior on both sides, then transferred to a 350°F oven to roast for about 20 minutes, ensuring the chicken cooks evenly while melting the cheese filling. The final result is tender, juicy chicken with bright citrus notes and a melted cheese center.
This dish pairs well with various side dishes, allowing flexibility in meal planning. Careful not to overbake maintains moisture and flavor. If chicken breasts are thick, pounding them to even thickness helps with cooking and stuffing. For cooks without oven-safe skillets, searing on the stove and baking on a lined sheet pan is a good alternative. Leftovers should be refrigerated in airtight containers and gently reheated to retain moisture.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juice of
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 8 lices cheddar cheese extra sharp, Cabot
Instructions
- Cut the chicken lengthwise but don’t cut it all the way through, 3/4 way is enough.
- Mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, paprika, oregano and cumin in a bowl and rub this inside and outside of the chicken.
- Fill inside of the chicken with the cheese slices and the lemon slices. Seal the chicken with toothpicks.
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Heat an oven safe pan over medium high heat. Once hot, place the chicken breasts in the pan and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Flip once to have both sides seared perfectly.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked perfectly.
- Serve with your desired side dish.
Notes
- If no oven-safe skillet is available, sear chicken in regular pan and finish baking in parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Store leftovers in airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat in oven at 250°F until warmed through.
- Pound thicker chicken breasts to even thickness before stuffing for more consistent cooking.
- Do not overbake stuffed chicken to avoid drying out and losing flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 679 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 679kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1025mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1127mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 304mg | 30% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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