Description
French-inspired grilled chicken stuffed with herbed cheese offers a luxurious dinner experience. Creamy sauce and perfectly seasoned meat create an elegant meal that delights diners with Mediterranean charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 large boneless chicken breasts
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) Tony Chachere’s 30-Minute Chicken Marinade
Stuffing:
- 1 cup (226 grams) cream cheese
- 12 ounces (340 grams) chopped spinach
- 6 ounces (170 grams) sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup (226 grams) mozzarella or queso cheese
- 2 teaspoons Tony Chachere’s Spice N’ Herbs Seasoning
Cream Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan
- 2 teaspoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Tony Chachere’s Spice N’ Herbs Seasoning
Instructions
- Carefully butterfly the chicken breasts horizontally, creating a pocket for stuffing while ensuring the meat remains intact and evenly thick.
- Prepare a robust marinade with aromatic herbs and gentle acid components, allowing the chicken to absorb flavors for approximately 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Craft a sophisticated filling by combining carefully chopped ingredients, ensuring a balanced texture and complementary flavor profile.
- Delicately stuff each chicken breast with the prepared mixture, securing the edges meticulously with toothpicks to prevent filling from escaping during cooking.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 204 degrees Celsius), creating ideal searing conditions.
- Position the stuffed chicken breasts on the grill, cooking for 5-6 minutes per side, rotating once to achieve beautiful cross-hatch grill marks and ensure even cooking.
- Verify doneness by using a meat thermometer; chicken must reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) at the thickest portion.
- While chicken grills, prepare the cream sauce by gently melting butter and whisking in complementary ingredients, simmering for 4-5 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Remove chicken from grill, allowing it to rest for 3-4 minutes to redistribute internal juices and maintain moisture.
- Drizzle the luxurious cream sauce over the grilled chicken just before serving, enhancing the dish’s visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances the chicken’s tenderness and infuses deeper flavor profiles into the meat.
- Butterfly technique ensures even cooking and allows maximum stuffing capacity for each chicken breast.
- Toothpicks create a secure seal, preventing stuffing from falling out during grilling process.
- High-quality cheese and herbs dramatically elevate the overall taste and presentation of the dish.
- Cream sauce adds luxurious richness and complements the grilled chicken’s smoky undertones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg