Description
Ruth Chris stuffed chicken masterpiece offers a luxurious dining experience with rich, tender meat and elegant cheese filling. Culinary enthusiasts can easily recreate this restaurant classic at home with simple ingredients and straightforward techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cheeses:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Toothpicks (for sealing)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese filling by blending cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper until thoroughly integrated.
- Select chicken breasts and create a horizontal pocket along the side using a sharp knife, ensuring not to slice completely through the meat.
- Carefully load each chicken breast with the prepared cheese mixture, using toothpicks to seal the opening and prevent filling from escaping.
- Massage the exterior of chicken breasts with olive oil, then generously season with paprika, salt, and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Position an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and carefully sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer the skillet directly into a preheated 375F (190C) oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F (75C).
- Remove skillet from oven and allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Plate and serve the stuffed chicken immediately while warm, removing toothpicks before presenting.
Notes
- Make sure chicken breasts are even thickness to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee precise internal temperature, avoiding overcooking which dries out the meat.
- Toothpicks help seal cheese filling, preventing leakage during searing and baking process.
- For low-carb variations, replace cheese mixture with herbs like thyme and rosemary for lighter stuffing option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg