Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cornbread Stuffing and Honey Butter Sauce
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cornbread Stuffing and Honey Butter Sauce
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- garlic powder, as needed
- onion powder, as needed
- salt, as needed
- black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
For the Cornbread Stuffing
- 1 box cornbread stuffing mix, prepared according to package directions
For the Honey Butter Sauce
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup honey
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Prepare the cornbread stuffing mix according to the package directions. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Carefully take each chicken breast and, using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket into the thickest side, almost all the way through, creating a space for the stuffing. Be careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Spoon a generous amount of the prepared cornbread stuffing mixture into the pocket of each chicken breast. Place the stuffed chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Generously season the top of each stuffed chicken breast with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the stick of butter. Once melted, stir in the honey until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Pour the honey butter sauce evenly over the seasoned, stuffed chicken breasts in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Baste the chicken with the pan juices every 15 minutes during baking to keep it moist and flavorful.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
If desired, for extra browning, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken tender.
⏱️ 10 min
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Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cornbread Stuffing and Honey Butter Sauce
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- garlic powder, as needed
- onion powder, as needed
- salt, as needed
- black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
For the Cornbread Stuffing
- 1 box cornbread stuffing mix, prepared according to package directions
For the Honey Butter Sauce
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup honey
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Prepare the cornbread stuffing mix according to the package directions. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Carefully take each chicken breast and, using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket into the thickest side, almost all the way through, creating a space for the stuffing. Be careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Spoon a generous amount of the prepared cornbread stuffing mixture into the pocket of each chicken breast. Place the stuffed chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Generously season the top of each stuffed chicken breast with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the stick of butter. Once melted, stir in the honey until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Pour the honey butter sauce evenly over the seasoned, stuffed chicken breasts in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Baste the chicken with the pan juices every 15 minutes during baking to keep it moist and flavorful.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
If desired, for extra browning, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken tender.
⏱️ 10 min