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Ruth's Chris Stuffed Chicken

Creamy Garlic Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs total)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Beat cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Cut a deep pocket into each chicken breast and fill with 2 heaping tablespoons of the mixture. Season the outside lightly with more salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken smooth side down for 3-4 minutes, flip, and sear second side for 2 minutes.
  4. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 15-18 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest on a cutting board.
  5. Place skillet over medium heat, add butter, scrape up browned bits, then stir in broth. Simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Slice chicken, spoon sauce over, and serve.

Notes

The filling can puff out a tiny bit during baking, so don’t panic if you see a little white on the pan — it still tastes great. This dish needs no resting time beyond the few minutes it takes to make the sauce.