Ruth Chris stuffed chicken is a fabulous meal of seasoned and stuffed chicken breast, with cheese and savory herbs. This baked chicken recipe is inspired by the Ruth’s Chris chicken recipe, and it’s SO simple to make at home!
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1. QUICK RECIPE
It can be on your table in 45 minutes.
2. easy instruction
Impressive looking, but easy recipe.
3. Lots of flavor
The poultry is unbelievably juicy and succulent!
Preheat oven to 425ºF. Butterfly the chicken breasts by cut the breasts lengthwise 3/4 of the way through.
Start at the tip and be sure to keep the knife level while slicing through the chicken breast.
In a small bowl, mix together the cheese filling: cream cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, salt, thyme, and lemon juice.
Stuff each butterflied chicken breast with half of the stuffing mixture leaving a 1/2" margin along the outer edge. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the stuffed chicken breasts on the baking sheet.
Mix together the melted butter and lemon zest. Brush the tops of the chicken breasts with melted butter mixture.
Bake the cheese stuffed chicken breasts at 425ºF for 30 minutes. 1. Baste again after 20 minutes, and check the internal temperature.
Chicken is done when the internal temperature is at least 165ºF. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes. Cut each breast in half crosswise for serving.