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This Stuffed Chicken Recipe is no ordinary stuffed chicken breast! The first cut into the chicken produces a juicy burst of hot lemon-herb butter and makes the chicken so juicy and flavorful. The easy version of the classic Chicken Kiev. Excellent stuffed chicken recipes! | natashaskitchen.com

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This Stuffed Chicken Recipe is no ordinary stuffed chicken breast! The first cut into the chicken produces a juicy burst of hot lemon-herb butter and makes the chicken so juicy and flavorful. It is especially delicious served over creamy mashed potatoes.

This is the easy version of our classic Chicken Kiev (pounded, stuffed, rolled, fried and baked). This easy version has all the same great flavor with less effort = WINNING!

Chicken Kiev is a luxurious dish for special occasions. It is an excellent recipe for company and our family is crazy about this stuffed chicken!

Video Recipe for Stuffed Chicken Breast:

Pro Tip: Salting the chicken just as soon as it is done cooking really amps up the flavor. This is a great trick for breaded foods (we also used it on this pork schnitzel!). Garnishing with parsley and squeezing lemon juice over the top gives it a beautiful pop of fresh flavor and color.

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This Stuffed Chicken Recipe is no ordinary stuffed chicken breast! The first cut into the chicken produces a juicy burst of hot lemon-herb butter and makes the chicken so juicy and flavorful. The easy version of the classic Chicken Kiev. Excellent stuffed chicken recipes!

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Simple Ingredients for Stuffed Chicken Breast:

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We just love this flavored butter combination, obsessed actually!! It seems our readers love it too because some of our most poplar recipes use this flavored butter including:

*One-Pan Salmon and Asparagus:

One Pan Salmon and Asparagus with Garlic Herb Butter is quick and easy (25 minute meal). The garlic-herb butter gives this salmon and asparagus rich flavor. | natashaskitchen.com

*Roasted Spatchcock Chicken:

This Spatchcock chicken recipe is our favorite way to roast a whole chicken. Every part of the roasted chicken turns out juicy and so flavorful with that garlic herb butter. Easy and delicious one pan chicken dinner! | natashaskitchen.com

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Garlic Butter Stuffed Chicken Breast

5 from 34 votes
Author: Natasha Kravchuk
This Stuffed Chicken Recipe is no ordinary stuffed chicken breast! The first cut into the chicken produces a juicy burst of hot lemon-herb butter and makes the chicken so juicy and flavorful. The easy version of the classic Chicken Kiev. Excellent stuffed chicken recipes! | natashaskitchen.com
This Stuffed Chicken Recipe is no ordinary stuffed chicken breast! The first cut into the chicken produces a juicy burst of hot lemon-herb butter and makes the chicken so juicy and flavorful. The easy version of the classic Chicken Kiev. Excellent stuffed chicken recipes!
Prep Time: 29 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 6

Ingredients for Stuffed Chicken Breast:

  • 3 chicken breasts, (large - 12 oz each breast), boneless skinless
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
  • Extra light olive oil or canola oil to sautee

Ingredients for Lemon Garlic Butter:

  • 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice, plus more to drizzle finished chicken
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

How to Make Flavored Butter:

  • In a medium bowl, combine all Lemon Garlic Butter ingredients and mash them together a fork. It takes about 2 minutes of mashing for the lemon juice to incorporate into the butter.

How to Make Butter Stuffed Chicken Breast:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise, keeping both halves equal thickness and size. Cut a slit into each chicken breast to create a pocket about 2"wide by 3" long or as large as you can get it without cutting through the chicken breast.*
  • Place 1 Tbsp of the butter filling into each chicken pocket then close to seal and push over the top of the chicken breast to disperse butter. Pinch the opening to seal then season both sides of stuffed chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Set up 3 plates for breading: In the first plate, pour 1/2 cup flour. In the second large bowl, beat together 2 eggs. In the third large bowl, pour 2 cups panko crumbs. Dredge stuffed chicken in flour, shaking off excess then dip in beaten egg, allowing excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Finally, dip chicken into bread crumbs, turning to coat well. Transfer breaded chicken to a large platter or baking sheet.
  • Heat a large, deep, heavy bottomed pan or dutch oven over medium heat and add 1/4" light olive oil. Once oil is hot (350˚F or sizzling when a bread crumb is added), place breaded chicken into the oil in 2 batches so chicken is not crowded and sautee 4 minutes per side, carefully turning with a spatula.** Transfer cooked chicken to a paper towel lined plate.
  • To serve: sprinkle lightly with salt if desired, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges to squeeze fresh lemon juice over chicken.

Notes

*Cook's Tip: If you accidentally cut through the chicken, watch the video above for a great tip on how to fix that!
**If chicken browns too quickly, reduce heat.
Nutrition Values Note: It is difficult to calculate true nutritional values on foods fried in oil so fat content may vary from what is shown in nutrition label.

Nutrition Per Serving

306kcal Calories22g Carbs17g Protein15g Fat8g Saturated Fat121mg Cholesterol622mg Sodium279mg Potassium1g Fiber1g Sugar450IU Vitamin A1.8mg Vitamin C51mg Calcium1.9mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Garlic Butter Stuffed Chicken Breast
Amount per Serving
Calories
306
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Cholesterol
 
121
mg
40
%
Sodium
 
622
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
279
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
450
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
1.8
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
51
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1.9
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Russian, Ukrainian
Keyword: Stuffed Chicken Breast
Skill Level: Easy/Medium
Cost to Make: $
Calories: 306
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  • Olga
    June 21, 2019

    Hello,my dear,
    This looks so good,going to make this tomorrow. What food goes with this chicken or like on the side of it? Thanks! For sharing this recipe.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      June 22, 2019

      Hi Olga, any fresh green salad or any of the cucumber tomato salads would work great with this chicken.

      Reply

  • Elena Ustimchuk
    June 3, 2019

    Love it Thank you for all your hard work cooking for us !

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 4, 2019

      Hi Elena! You’re so welcome! Thank you for your thoughtful review!

      Reply

  • Elissa KisElissa
    February 28, 2019

    Absolutely wonderful! My family loved it! Thanks soooo much for the recipe Mrs. Natasha!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 28, 2019

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!

      Reply

  • Nara
    February 20, 2019

    Omg Natasha! I love all your recipes! Ever time I cook one of your recipes, I get so many compliments. You’re amazing and a life saver!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 20, 2019

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!

      Reply

  • Kristen
    February 16, 2019

    Family’s favorite!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 16, 2019

      Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me :).

      Reply

  • JENNY GARCIA
    February 13, 2019

    Loved this recipe! The only thing I did differently was add lemon zest to the panko crumbs. It really added some extra zing ☺

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 13, 2019

      That sounds lovely! Thank you for sharing that with us, Jenny!

      Reply

  • Farrel
    February 12, 2019

    I made this tonight for dinner. Fantastic recipe! The directions were very accurate and clear. I had to use your emergency fix on one cutlet when i cut through the meat and it worked. I am always happy with your recipes, Natasha.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      February 12, 2019

      I’m so happy you love our recipes! Thank you so much for the fantastic review! I am smiling big reading your comment 🙂

      Reply

  • Kelly
    October 27, 2018

    Hi Natasha,
    Do you think this could be made in the oven instead of frying?

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      October 28, 2018

      It may work! If you experiment with baking I would love to know how you like it!

      Reply

  • Inna
    July 8, 2018

    VERY VERY Delicious!!!!

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      July 8, 2018

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the wonderful review, Inna!

      Reply

  • Jamie
    June 11, 2018

    I haven’t made this yet but i am for dinner Tonite! Looking for a different take on stuffed chicken breast and this sounds delicious. I usually make my stuffed chicken breasts with a box of chicken stuffing and a few spriggs of asparagus into seasoned flattenened rolled chicken that I fry on the outside before baking(so good). But I’ve grown tired of it and my 2 year old will not eat it.

    Reply

    • Natashas Kitchen
      June 11, 2018

      I’m crossing my fingers for you, Jamie! Two year olds can be picky! Thank you for following our blog!

      Reply

  • Victoria
    May 9, 2018

    Delicious. My 6 year olds don’t usually like chicken, they eat the side and salad and leave the meat. Today they both asked for seconds and thirds. It’s a keeper.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      May 10, 2018

      Yay, I’m happy to hear this is a recipe the whole family can enjoy! Thanks for sharing your excellent review Victoria!

      Reply

  • Ronald Miller
    April 4, 2018

    Love this recipe, so easy and delicious! And I really love the butter and chicken breast. Thanks for your instruction!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      April 4, 2018

      My pleasure Ronald! I’m glad you find the recipe helpful and delicious. Thanks for sharing your excellent review!

      Reply

      • Ronald Miller
        April 5, 2018

        Cool!

        Reply

        • Natasha's Kitchen
          April 5, 2018

          🙂

          Reply

  • Hazel
    March 18, 2018

    Once again, I am impressed with how simple and delicious your recipes are. I cooked this for dinner and my boyfriend kept telling me how juicy and delicious the chicken was. Thank you for this recipe Natasha! (:

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 19, 2018

      You’re welcome Hazel! I’m glad to hear how much you both enjoy the recipe. Thanks for following and sharing your excellent review!

      Reply

  • Jailyn
    March 14, 2018

    Natasha, your ingredients list says 4 chicken breasts instead of 3

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 15, 2018

      You’re right! So sorry about that and thank you for letting me know. I have corrected that. 🙂

      Reply

  • Michelle Brandenburg
    March 14, 2018

    thanks for sharing looks Delicious I’m going to make this but i forgot to get panko can i use cracker crumbs or do you have a substitute you would recommend…. Thanks Michelle

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 14, 2018

      Hi Michelle, I haven’t experimented with cracker crumbs but I think that would still work.

      Reply

      • Michelle Brandenburg
        March 15, 2018

        Thanks Natasha I will let you know how that turns out!

        Reply

        • Natasha's Kitchen
          March 15, 2018

          You’re welcome, please do Michelle!

          Reply

          • Michelle Brandenburg
            March 17, 2018

            I just made the
            Garlic Butter Stuffed Chicken Breast and i made my own bread crumbs instead of the cracker crumbs and it turned out amazing!Love love this recipe definitely a keeper Thanks for sharing!Michelle

          • Natasha's Kitchen
            March 17, 2018

            You’re welcome Michelle! I’m glad you enjoy the recipe. Thanks for sharing your fantastic review!

  • Stephanie
    March 13, 2018

    Butter stuffed chicken breast tastes awesome. I love this dish and I place my order for it whenever I go out to the restaurants. I didn’t know it is pretty simple to cook this dish at home.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 13, 2018

      I’m glad you enjoy the recipe Stephanie! Thanks for sharing your excellent review!

      Reply

      • Stephanie
        March 13, 2018

        Thank you, Natasha!

        Reply

        • Natasha's Kitchen
          March 14, 2018

          🙂

          Reply

  • Natalya
    March 12, 2018

    Love this recipe. we love the videos you do! everything is so easy to follow, plus you dont waste people time for extra talking. My 5 year old twin girls watch your videos instead of cartoons. Thank you:)

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 12, 2018

      I’m happy to hear how much you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for following and tell your girls I said hello! 😊

      Reply

  • 2pots2cook
    March 12, 2018

    Perfect Sunday lunch ! With mashed potatoes 🙂 Thank you very much !

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      March 12, 2018

      You’re welcome! I’m glad you love the recipe. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

  • Anna
    March 11, 2018

    I love this flavored butter. Once I tried it on the baked salmon , our lives will never be the same 😁there is no going back! I bet it makes the chicken extra yummy 😋 . Thanks for sharing Natasha.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      March 11, 2018

      Ha ha!! Oh I’m so glad you love it!! I love using it whenever I can. 🙂

      Reply

  • Irina
    March 10, 2018

    Natasha,

    It looks tasty and easy to make. But what side dish/salad would you recommend with this dish? Also, can I bake in instead of frying it? Thank you.

    Reply

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