Ruth’s Chris Stuffed Chicken
A savory stuffed chicken dish featuring a creamy cheese filling and crispy skin, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 8 oz Cream Cheese (or Neufchâtel cheese)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese (or mozzarella)
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (or mild cheddar)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder (or fresh minced garlic)
- 1 tsp Onion Powder (or fresh onion)
- 1 tbsp Dried Parsley (or fresh parsley)
- 1 tsp Paprika (or smoked paprika)
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (skin-on)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil & Butter (or just olive oil)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the chicken breasts by pounding them to an even thickness of ½ inch.
- Make the filling by mixing cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, sharp cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, and paprika until smooth.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the filling and secure with toothpicks or twine.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil and butter for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest the chicken for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make-ahead options available; can be customized with various herbs or cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, creamy filling, cheesy chicken, comfort food