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Easy Ruth Chris Copycat Cheese Stuffed Chicken

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Make Ruth’s Chris cheese stuffed chicken at home! This easy chicken dinner recipe is juicy, fancy, and perfect for beginners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Calories: 311
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts *See notes below
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder or granulate
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ lemon zested and juiced, separately
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them lengthwise three-quarters of the way through, keeping the knife level and avoiding cutting all the way to the other side.
  3. Combine the cream cheese, parmesan, garlic, onion, salt, thyme, and lemon juice in a small bowl to create the cheese filling.
  4. Fill each butterflied breast with half of the cheese mixture, leaving a half-inch margin at the edges, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  5. Line a baking sheet or casserole dish with parchment paper or coat it with cooking spray, then place the stuffed chicken breasts on the prepared surface.
  6. Mix the melted butter and lemon zest together and brush the mixture over the tops of the chicken breasts.
  7. Bake at 425°F for 30 minutes, basting the tops after 20 minutes to promote browning, until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F in the thickest part.
  8. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice each breast in half crosswise and serve with your preferred side dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 19gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 980mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • The average size of boneless breasts varies a lot. On average, one can weigh anywhere from 6 to 12 ounces. If your poultry weighs less than 6 ounces, you can double the amount of herb cheese filling and use 1 breast per person.
  • To prevent the board from slipping, place a damp kitchen towel underneath it.  
Storing Instructions:
  • Fridge. Any leftovers will keep for up to 4 days if refrigerated in an airtight container.
  • Freezer. After roasting, let the chicken breasts cool down. Then, transfer them to a freezer-safe container. Once frozen, they should keep for up to 3 months.
  • Before reheating, thaw the frozen baked chicken overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Reheating: To reheat, place them on a baking sheet or in a baking dish. Cook in a preheated 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until an instant-read digital thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the breast reaches 165°F.