Delicious Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 (4-pound) chicken, boned and split in half lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon sage leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth

Instructions:

1. Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place them on a cutting board with the breastbone side facing up. Using a sharp knife, make a deep horizontal cut in the center of each breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
2. Make the stuffing: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrot, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, thyme, sage, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Remove from heat and stir in the chicken broth or vegetable broth.
3. Stuff the chicken: Stuff the chicken breasts with the stuffing mixture, packing it tightly. Use toothpicks to secure the openings of the chicken breasts.
4. Roast the chicken: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the stuffed chicken breasts on a roasting pan and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5. Rest the chicken: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute.

Serving suggestions:

• Serve the stuffed chicken with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.
• Drizzle the chicken with a pan sauce made from the drippings, or serve it with a side of gravy.

Enjoy!