Description
Ruth’s Chris Stuffed Chicken is a restaurant-style classic you can easily recreate at home. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are filled with a rich, creamy cheese mixture and baked until golden and irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mild blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, sour cream, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Spoon the cheese mixture evenly into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Place chicken in a greased baking dish. Brush with olive oil or butter and sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for special occasions or an elevated family dinner.
- Feel free to customize the cheese blend to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Ruths Chris Stuffed Chicken, Stuffed Chicken, Creamy Chicken Recipe