Garlic and basil stuffed chicken

  • 23 Apr 2025
  • Cook time 14 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 10 Ingredients

Garlic and basil stuffed chicken

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter
54g
2 garlic cloves
6g
1 tbsp basil
4g
1.50 lb chicken breasts
680g
1/4 cup bread crumbs
22g
1 tbsp olive oil
14g
4 bacon strips
100g
1 leek
180g
2 cup peas
240g
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the stuffing mixture:
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, minced garlic, and chopped basil.
- Mix well until evenly combined.
3. Prepare the chicken:
- Carefully butterfly each chicken breast by slicing them horizontally through the middle, but do not cut all the way through. Open them up like a book.
- Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Stuff the chicken:
- Spread a generous amount of the garlic-basil butter mixture inside each butterflied chicken breast.
- Sprinkle a little bread crumbs over the garlic-basil butter.
5. Roll and wrap the chicken:
- Carefully fold the chicken breasts back together, ensuring the stuffing stays inside.
- Wrap each chicken breast with a strip of bacon, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
6. Cook the chicken:
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add the leeks and cook until they start to soften, about 3–4 minutes.
- Push the leeks to one side of the skillet or remove them temporarily.
- Add the stuffed chicken breasts to the skillet, cooking for about 3–4 minutes on each side until the bacon is browned but not fully cooked.
- Return the leeks to the skillet if you removed them earlier, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
7. Bake in the oven:
- Bake the chicken for 20–25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
8. Cook the peas:
- While the chicken is baking, bring a pot of water to a boil and add the peas.
- Cook the peas for about 3–4 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
9. Serve:
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the garlic and basil stuffed chicken alongside the cooked peas and sautéed leeks.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size330 grams
Energy
Calories 520kcal26%
Protein
Protein 50g34%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 20g6%
Fiber 3.82g10%
Sugar 4.84g5%
Fat
Fat 30g34%
Saturated 11g36%
Cholesterol 180mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 230ug25%
Choline 190mg34%
Vitamin B1 0.55mg46%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg35%
Vitamin B3 20mg127%
Vitamin B6 1.71mg101%
Vitamin B9 90ug22%
Vitamin B12 0.65ug27%
Vitamin C 12mg13%
Vitamin E 1.50mg10%
Vitamin K 40ug34%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 70mg5%
Copper, Cu 0.23mg26%
Iron, Fe 3.06mg28%
Magnesium, Mg 88mg20%
Phosphorus, P 540mg43%
Potassium, K 860mg25%
Selenium, Se 55ug98%
Sodium, Na 590mg39%
Zinc, Zn 2.49mg23%
Water
Water 220g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

More recipes

Shrimp egg foo young

Ready in minutes, it’s a restaurant-quality meal you can whip up at home.

10 Mar 2025

Sweet and sour chicken

Enjoy a satisfying meal that's both easy to prepare and irresistible in taste.

16 Mar 2025

Tuna-stuffed baked peppers with cheddar cheese

Baked inside a fresh green pepper and topped with melted cheddar cheese, this dish is perfect for a quick family dinner or a tasty lunch.

15 May 2025

Keto pork schnitzel with flaxseed and sesame seeds

A perfect blend of flavors ready in just minutes.

16 Mar 2025

Tandoori chicken thighs

Ready in no time, it's a delicious and healthy meal option for any night of the week.

02 Mar 2025

Cauliflower steaks with olive and herb salsa

Perfect for a healthy dinner that's bursting with Mediterranean flair.

02 Mar 2025

Pork pies with damper crust

Easy to make and irresistibly delicious.

27 Apr 2025

Barbecued chicken with romesco sauce

Perfect for grilling enthusiasts, this recipe combines juicy chicken with a zesty, nutty sauce for an unforgettable meal.

07 Mar 2025

Posts