How to Make Cheesy Stuffed Lemon Chicken Breasts - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting and satisfying about a warm, cheesy stuffed chicken breast, and this recipe for Cheesy Stuffed Lemon Chicken Breasts is a real winner. The combination of juicy chicken, tangy lemon, and melty cheese creates a flavorful and indulgent dish that is perfect for a special dinner at home.

Stuffed chicken breasts are a great way to elevate a simple weeknight meal or impress guests at a dinner party. The process of stuffing the chicken breasts may seem daunting...

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Ingredients

  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup lemon juice, divided
  • ⅛ cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Split chicken breasts down the middle with a knife, but do not cut fully in half.
  • Mix cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, buttermilk, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon thyme together in a bowl. Divide mixture and stuff evenly into split chicken breasts. Set into a casserole dish.
  • Mix mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon thyme together in a separate bowl. Apply mayo mixture evenly to both sides of the chicken breasts.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chicken breast should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    975 cal.

    • Total Fat: 89g
    • Saturated Fat: 27g
    • Cholesterol: 181mg
    • Sodium: 809mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 181mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 425mg