Savory Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with melted cheddar and herbs, finished with a garlic butter sauce that enhances the rich flavors.

Cuisine: American

Category: Keto

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) boneless chicken breasts
• 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut a horizontal slit into the thickest part of each chicken breast. Season inside pocket with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tbsp chopped parsley.
2. Step 2: Stuff each pocket with 1 oz shredded cheddar cheese and 1 tbsp chopped parsley, securing with toothpicks. Season outside with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2 minutes per side until golden, then transfer skillet to oven and bake 18-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Step 4: While chicken bakes, melt 2 tbsp butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1 tbsp lemon juice, simmering 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove chicken from oven, let rest 5 minutes, then remove toothpicks. Drizzle with garlic butter sauce and serve.