RUTH CHRIS STUFFED CHICKEN

THE FEATHERED NESTER

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!

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!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

– Boneless skinless chicken breasts –Cream cheese – Shredded parmesan cheese – Onion powder – Dried thyme – Butter

prep

Preheat oven to 425ºF. Butterfly the chicken breasts by cut the breasts lengthwise 3/4 of the way through.

1

slice

Start at the tip and be sure to keep the knife level while slicing through the chicken breast.

2

mix

In a small bowl, mix together the cheese filling: cream cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, salt, thyme, and lemon juice.

3

stuff

Stuff each butterflied chicken breast with half of the stuffing mixture leaving a 1/2" margin along the outer edge. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

4

place

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the stuffed chicken breasts on the baking sheet.

5

brush

Mix together the melted butter and lemon zest. Brush the tops of the chicken breasts with melted butter mixture.

6

bake

Bake the cheese stuffed chicken breasts at 425ºF for 30 minutes. 1. Baste again after 20 minutes, and check the internal temperature.

7

serve

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.

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