Description
Recreating Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse stuffed chicken brings restaurant-quality flavors to home kitchens. Creamy spinach and rich cheese create a luxurious filling that elevates this classic dish for home cooks who crave restaurant-style elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 8 ounces (oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons (tbsps) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) onion powder
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) salt
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) for optimal cooking temperature.
- Blend cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper into a uniform, creamy filling.
- Carefully butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, creating a deep pocket without cutting completely through.
- Generously fill the chicken pocket with the prepared cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Seal the stuffed chicken breasts with toothpicks to prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Carefully transfer seared chicken to a baking dish, maintaining the toothpick closures.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute and ensure maximum tenderness.
- Gently remove toothpicks before serving to prevent any accidental biting.
Notes
- Choose thick, evenly-sized chicken breasts to ensure consistent cooking and easy stuffing.
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry before slicing to prevent excess moisture during searing.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother, easier mixing of the cheese filling.
- Try different cheese combinations like pepper jack or Swiss for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 552 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg