This stuffed chicken is an easy and light dinner idea
Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite easy dinners, Parmesan and Herb Stuffed Chicken! It’s a grilled chicken breast that’s stuffed with a mixture of fresh grated Parmesan cheese and herbs and ready in 30 minutes!
Well, my school started this week. You remember the first day of class when you get the syllabus and listen to the teacher go over all the assignments that are due through the semester…as your eyes widen and you realize you have a hard time breathing. Thinking “holy cow, how am I ever going to get it all done?”
Yeap, that was my Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday! Now, I’m sorting through due dates and getting them on all my calendars. I have several calendars just in case. (I’m not crazy, really!)
So, you will be seeing a lot of easy and delicious recipe from me this fall because I don’t have as much time to spend in the kitchen during school. But please, don’t worry, I have time on weekends, so you WILL still be seeing what you are used to seeing on Will Cook For Smiles.
This wonderful and easy Italian chicken dinner is one of my go-to recipes for a busy week night. Parmesan and Herb Stuffed Chicken is full of flavor and can me made in a flash.
You may have noticed that I don’t use a lot of spices and spice mixes in my cooking. I’ve, somewhat, adopted a French cooking philosophy of using herbs instead of extra spices to give food its flavor.
How to make easy stuffed chicken:
Parmesan and Herb Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp of minced fresh basil
- 1/2 tbsp of minced fresh dill weed
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese for topping
- salt
- fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine minced herbs, grated garlic clove and some salt and pepper. Mix well. Set aside a little bit of herb mixture for rubbing the chicken.
- Add 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and mix until evenly distributed. Set aside.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts: lay the chicken breast flat on the cutting board, slice the breast in half widthwise right in the center, (DO NOT cut all the way though,) cut almost to the other edge.
- Pack the chicken breasts with the herb mixture, half the mixture in each chicken breast. Press the chicken together, tight. (Repeat with the other chicken breast.)
- Preheat some oil in the skillet on medium heat. Rub the remaining herb mixture over the stuffed chicken breasts. Cook on medium heat until completely done. (about 7-10 minutes of each side, depending on the size of the chicken breast.)
- Top off with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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Few More Dinner Ideas:
Swedish Meatballs
Pad Thai
Spinach and Bacon Stuffed Shells
Homemade Cannelloni di Magro
Chicken Piccata
Carla says
Looks really tasty! Great photography!
lyuba says
Thank you!
Sandy says
The typo caught my attention and made me read on. Those pictures look good enough to eat.
lyuba says
Hahaha, I suck at proofreading my own stuff. I always read right over the typos. Thanks for letting me know!
Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says
This looks delicious! What a wonderful simple week night dinner. Pinned!
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Shannon!
Amy @ The Stitchin' Mommy says
This looks so yummy! I love to stuffed chicken recipes so I will definitely give this one a try. I found you at the Pin me link party. I hope you will stop by my page and take a look. Have a wonderful weekend!
-Amy
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Amy! Will do 🙂
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says
WOW, that chicken looks amazing! I love any meat stuffed and I LOVE parmesan and herbs. This looks and sounds like a terrific dinner meal. Delicious & pinning!
lyuba says
What a sweet comment! Thank you, Anne!
Teresa says
I like the taste of foods better when fresh herbs are used. I don’t do that enough and really need to get to the farmers market. The chicken looks simple to make and so tasty.
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Teresa!
I actually grow my own herbs in a little garden on my balcony. They are easy to grow inside too but my cat eats them in I bring them in 🙂
Christy @ Creating a Beautiful Life says
This looks really delicious! Can’t wait to try it. Sorry to hear your first week back was a little overwhelming. That’s a lot of information to take in at once. I hope you quickly find a routine that works for you! I’m visiting from the It’s Overflowing link party.
Christy @ Creating a Beautiful Life
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Christy! I do just have to find a routine 🙂
Suzanne says
Looks and sounds delicious. There is nothing better than using fresh herbs in recipes, so I am sure your Chicken dish is amazing. Pinning this!
Thanks for sharing,
Suzanne
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lyuba says
Thank you very much, Suzanne! So sweet 🙂
[email protected] house and home says
That looks delish! I will pin! Julia
lyuba says
Thank you, Jules 😉
Ms. Lemon says
Theresa is so right about the fresh herbs. This looks gourmet. Great photos also.
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Ms Lemon!
foody schmoody says
This chicken looks wonderful. I have been in such a chicken rut lately, thanks for a fresh idea. I’d love it if you could share it at Tuesday Tastings, which will go live tomorrow morning at http://foodyschmoody.blogspot.com
Have a great week!
lyuba says
Thank you for the sweet comment!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
Yep, I know exactly how you feel, Lyuba! Same thing went on for me this week!
I love this chicken recipe. The chicken looks moist and that stuffing looks delicious! Pinning and sharing on FB, Twitter and G+. Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays. Hope you have a fantastic week! 🙂
lyuba says
Thank you , Julie! Thank you for all the sharing love!
Holly @ Coconutheadsurvivalguide says
This looks easy and yummy! Can’t wait to make it! Hugs, Holly
lyuba says
Thank you, Holly! Hope you get to try it soon!
[email protected] says
I love chicken and your stuffed chicken sounds amazing!
lyuba says
Thank you, Tonia!
Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats says
This looks delicious Lyuba, and I’m definitely going to try your way of “stuffing” chicken. My way always comes out messy and not looking pretty. Great healthy meal option, pinning. 🙂
lyuba says
Thank you, Krista! It’s really yummy, hope you try it soon 🙂
Cathy @ Lemon Tree Dwelling says
Looks wonderful…thanks for the recipe!!
lyuba says
Thank you, Cathy!
Diana Rambles says
This looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing at my Pin Me party! Pinned!
lyuba says
Thank you, Diana!
Beth @ The First Year Blog says
*Drool* Oh yum, Can I order take out?
Coming from the link party palooza!
Beth @ The First Year Blog
lyuba says
Haha, that would be nice, huh?
Thank you, Beth!
Karly says
I think this would be such a fabulous weeknight dinner! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
lyuba says
Thank you, Karly!
Ronda Atkinson says
This was a very easy recipe to make and delicious. I tried this recipe for the first time tonight while having company over and it was very very good. My guess actually asked if they could take the leftovers home! I didn’t have chicken breast so I used boneless skinless chicken thighs. They turned out fabulous! Just baked in the oven for 35 minutes at 375. Yummy.
lyuba says
I’m so glad that everyone liked it! I do like thicken thighs, such juicy meat!
Thank you, Ronda!!
Georgia says
I prepared this dish for dinner tonight. Not only was it easy, it tasted fabulous. The fresh herbs made it taste light and flavorful. My husband really liked it, so this is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
lyuba says
I’m so happy you liked it, Georgia! Thank you for the sweet comment!
Jami says
I made this tonight, was easy and among the best chicken I’ve had! Thanks!
lyuba says
This is the best kind of compliment, Jami! I’m so happy you liked it! Thank you!
SotaSweet says
Just made this tonight. It was delicious and tasted as if we ate out at a 5 star restaurant. Thank you for sharing the family loved it.
lyuba says
I am so happy you liked it!! Thank you for coming and telling me!
Anna says
Great recipe! I used Gruyère cheese instead of Parmesan and it was great! I also added 1/2 cup of cheese with the herbs on top of the chicken after it was cooked, which made it even better. I would definitely recommend this recipe!
LyubaB says
Thank you, Anna!