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Garlic Lemon Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Cheese stuffed chicken breast makes a delicious dinner that's low carb and easy. Learn how to make these garlic lemon stuffed chicken breast at home with a few ingredients. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 679kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 8 slices Cabot Extra Sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken lengthwise but don’t cut it all the way through, ¾ way is enough. 
  • Mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, paprika, oregano and cumin in a bowl and rub this inside and outside of the chicken. 
  • Fill inside of the chicken with the cheese slices and the lemon slices. Seal the chicken with toothpicks.
     
     
  • Preheat the oven to 350F. 
  • Heat an oven safe pan over medium high heat. Once hot, place the chicken breasts in the pan and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Flip once to have both sides seared perfectly. 
  • Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked perfectly. 
  • Serve with your desired side dish. 

Notes

 
  • If you don't own an oven safe skillet, simply sear the chicken breasts in a regular skillet and transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 250F for about 20 minutes until heated through. 
  • If the chicken breasts are too thick, pound them using a meat tenderizer and then stuff them with cheese and lemon. 
  • Don't over bake the stuffed chicken breasts because they will lose their flavor and dry out. 

Nutrition

Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 1025mg | Potassium: 1127mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 4mg