Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

**What’s your favorite way to cook chicken breasts?**

I like mine tender, crispy and a little too spicy– did I just define Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken breasts?

If chicken breast isn’t your favorite chicken part, you’re missing out.

Holidays, dinners and special occasions are graced with chicken breasts, at least from my origins.

Foodies will definitely enjoy making and munching on this delicacy.

Why you will love Ruth Chris stuffed chicken breast

Holidays, gatherings and weekend family dinners are amazing with stuffed chicken breasts.

Are you in search of some new chicken recipes to try out?

The Ruth Chris stuffed chicken breast will titillate your taste buds.

For someone who wants to shine their kitchen prowess, but with less struggle, this is for you.

Tender chicken breasts marinated with perfect dried spices and stuffed with freshly chopped spices, cream and cheddar cheese is what we are talking about here.

The magic happens in the oven where the filling becomes cheesy and creamy resulting in juicy chicken breast.

If perfectly prepared, it’s not only love at first bite but the last bite too.

What’s unique about Ruth Chris’s recipe anyway…

There is a wide array of stuffed chicken breast recipes in the world including, chicken breasts stuffed with spinach, sausage, goat cheese just to name a few.

The basic idea is to stuff your chicken breast with either herb, vegetables, meat, or cheese.

That’s where the Ruth Chris stuffed recipe shines—the combination of its ingredients.

First, it’s the blending of the fresh herbs, garlic parsley and thyme that brings the just perfect aroma.

Additionally, the collective taste that these fresh spices bring when mixed with cheese is quite unique.

Another ingredient that adds to the unique flavor is the ranch dressing—this must be it… you know the secret.

For the love I have for this dish, I will grace you with two recipes.

Whether your taste buds are subtle or spicy, you’ll thank me later.

Recipe 1

Ingredients

Making stuffed chicken breasts is simple and the required ingredients are easily available at your nearest shops.

●Chicken breast – 2 even-sized skinless and boneless chicken breasts

●Seasoning – black pepper, paprika, salt, garlic powder, 1 pack of ranch seasoning

●Fresh seasoning – parsley, spinach, garlic, and thyme leaves

●Cheese – 8 ounces cream cheese, ¹/₂ cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese

●Olive oil

Preparation of Ruth Chris Stuffed Chicken breasts step by step:

●Step 1: Pre-heat the oven at 450⁰F.

●Step 2: Add lots of cream cheese and 3 tablespoons of dry hidden ranch seasoning and smash at room temperature until the mixture softens. Combine cheddar cheese, salt, paprika, pepper and thyme to this mix and stir well.

●Step 3: The chicken part. Make pockets in the thick chicken breasts with a sharp knife to avoid damaging them.

●Step 4: Carefully stuff the cheese mix into the pockets. Using toothpicks, seal the pockets to prevent the cheese from pouring out while baking.

●Step 5: Spread some olive oil on the baking tray and add the chicken. Sprinkle salt, black pepper and garlic powder.

●Step 6: Bake for 35 minutes.

Now, get ready to serenade your taste buds.

Recipe 2

If you’re feeling adventurous this second recipe will serve you right.

It’s spicier and crispy.

●Ingredients

●Chicken breast – 4 even-sized skinless and boneless double-breasted chicken.

●Seasoning – onion powder, salt, ¼ tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, ranch seasoning

●Fresh seasoning – 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 onion, ¼ cup sliced green and red pepper

●Parsley flakes, a pinch of dill.

●Cheese – 8 ounces cream cheese, ¹/₂ cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese

●Olive oil and 3 tbsp of butter

Preparation method for Ruth Chris stuffed chicken breasts

●Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450F with a rack in the center.

●Step 2: Sautee the butter until it sizzles then add the onions. Keep at it until the smell of raw onions evaporates. Add red and green pepper.

●Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix the cheddar and cream cheese. Add the garlic, cayenne pepper, ranch dressing, parsley and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle the onion, pepper and garlic powder into the mix and Stir well to ensure all ingredients are properly mixed.

●Step 4: After cooling, add the onions and peppers into the cheese mix and whisk.

●Step 5: Make chicken breast pockets, similar to the previous recipe.

●Step 6: Stuff the cheese mix into each chicken breast pocket and seal using toothpicks.

●Step 7: smear the baking tray with olive oil, and spread the stuffed chicken breasts. Sprinkle the powdered seasonings on the chicken and brush it with some butter.

●Step 8: Bake for 35 minutes.

How do you eat the Ruth Chris stuffed Chicken?

Now that your stuffed chicken is ready, tender, crispy and spicy, you can opt to eat as it is, but why not explore?

Preferably, I would serve the delicacy with salads or sides like potatoes, steamed broccoli, or mild grilled asparagus to give it that farm feel.

Ruth Chris stuffed chicken breast is served as an entrée in the restaurant and it’s a good way to eat the dish if you want the full experience.

However, you can also enjoy your stuffed chicken breast as an appetizer – slice and dip in homemade coriander and mint sauce.

Alternatively, it is a perfect snack when sliced into small chunks and served with cold fresh juice.

Tips to perfect the Ruth Chris stuffed chicken breasts

●Tenderizing – slit the chicken breast crosswise against muscle fiber for easier tenderizing.

●Marinating – use dry grounded spices to enhance deeper flavoring.

●Seasoning – use softened cream and cheddar cheese for a smooth mix.

●Stuffing – Don’t overfill the mix into the chicken breasts it will be complex to seal. Avoid large cuts as it might pour the cheese and use a toothpick or thread for closing the cut while baking.

The Ruth Chris stuffed chicken breast recipe is easy to recreate at home, why not give it a try?

For one, the ingredients are easy to find at a grocery store near you and the preparation/cooking time is less than 2hours.

Your family will definitely enjoy the meal.

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