Description
Tender, juicy stuffed chicken breasts filled with an easy homemade cornbread stuffing made with cranberries and pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 rib celery (chopped)
- ½ sweet onion (chopped)
- 2 corn muffins (purchased)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (Craisins)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
- Add the Craisins, pecans, thyme, salt, pepper, and poultry seasonings to the skillet. Crumble the cornbread muffins and add. Mix well.
- Add the chicken stock and stir to combine. Cook the stuffing for 2-3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper.
- Use a sharp fillet knife to carefully cut a C-shaped pocket in each chicken breast. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Season both sides of the chicken and the inside of each pocket with the seasoning mixture.
- Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the stuffing into each pocket. Optional: Insert toothpicks from side to side to stitch the opening closed.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, well-seasoned cast-iron or oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown each stuffed breast for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes. Be sure to remove the toothpicks and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a digital meat thermometer.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 379
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Cornbread Stuffing, Chicken Dinner