Stuffed Chicken Breast with Stuffing

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for your next family dinner? Try our stuffed chicken breast with stuffing. It's made using chicken cutlets, StoveTop stuffing mix and cranberries.

This dish is packed with flavor and sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, the homemade gravy is the perfect finishing touch. So why not give it a try tonight? I know you'll love this family favorite chicken recipe.

Check out all the other chicken cutlet recipes for more delicious ideas for dinner tonight!

This dish is sure to please, and it's so easy to make! In order to stuff the chicken breasts, you need to make slit right down the center being careful not to slice all the way through. You're really creating a "pocket" that is going to be filled with flavorful StoveTop Stuffing Mix.

I like to add dried cranberries or craisins to the stuffing mix for added flavor and color. After the chicken is baked, it's served with homemade gravy and your favorite side dish.

Your guests will love this dish, and you'll love how simple it is to make!

Looking for more family favorite chicken recipes to add to your Weekly Meal Plan? Check out a few of my family's favorites like Baked Chicken Cutlet Recipes or my Chicken Cutlets with Gravy.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 | Combine the Ingredients

• Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a small saucepan heat the chicken broth and butter to just boiling.
• Step 2: Add the stuffing mix and stir to combine. Add the dried cranberries or craisins. Set aside to cool slightly while you prep the chicken.

• Step 3: Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken breasts down the side and about ¾ of the way through to create a pocket for the stuffing mix. Be careful not to cut the chicken breasts all the way in half. Add about ¼ cup of the stuffing mix to each chicken breast.
• Step 4: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a 9x13 casserole dish that's been sprayed with non-stick baking spray.

Baking Instructions

• Brush the outside of the chicken breasts with the vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15-18 minutes.
• Remove the aluminum foil and continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Remove the pan from the oven and allow the chicken to rest while you prepare the homemade gravy.

How to Make Gravy

• In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
• Stir in the flour and allow it to cook, then add the seasonings.
• Cook the flour for a minute or two until lightly browned.
• Then add the chicken broth and cook until thickened.
• Bring the gravy to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until thickened, whisking occasionally, for about 10 minutes.

Make it a Meal

• Try my fresh tomato salad as a side dish in place of the green beans.
• You could also try an Easy Green Bean Salad if the weather is warm.
• Summer Fresh Salad would also be a great side dish recipe to serve with chicken.

Storage Tips

• Storing leftover chicken and stuffing in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to four days.
• When you're ready to eat, simply reheat the chicken and stuffing in the microwave or oven.
• This easy storage method will help to keep your leftover chicken and stuffing fresh and delicious.

Freezing Tips

• You can freeze the chicken and stuffing for up to two months.
• If you plan on freezing the leftovers, it is best to first wrap the chicken and stuffing in foil or plastic wrap. This will help to prevent freezer burn.
• When you are ready to eat the leftovers, simply thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven or microwave. Enjoy!

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for dinner? Try stuffed chicken breast with stuffing made using StoveTop and cranberries.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 4

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: American

Calories: 625

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• 4 medium-sized boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 6 ounces Stove Top Stuffing Boxed Mix
• 1 ½ cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup dried cranberries or craisins
• 2-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper

For the Homemade Gravy

• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• salt pepper, bouillon cube for added flavor

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Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the chicken broth and butter to just boiling.
3. Add the stuffing mix and stir to combine.
4. Add the dried cranberries or craisins.
5. Set aside to cool slightly while you prep the chicken.
6. Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken breasts down the side and about ¾ of the way through to create a pocket for the stuffing mix. Be careful not to cut the chicken breasts all the way in half.
7. Add about ¼ cup of the stuffing mix to each chicken breast.
8. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a 9x13 casserole dish that's been sprayed with non-stick baking spray.
9. Brush the outside of the chicken breasts with the vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
10. Remove the aluminum foil and continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
11. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the chicken to rest while you prepare the homemade gravy.

Prepare the Homemade Gravy:

1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
2. Stir in the flour and allow it to cook, then add the seasonings.
3. Cook the flour for a minute or two until lightly browned. Then add the chicken broth and cook until thickened.
4. Bring the gravy to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer until thickened, whisking occasionally, for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 625kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 41gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 1532mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24g

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