Parmesan-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Submitted by Kerena

"From Martha Stewarts Everyday Foods Magazine"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup flat leaf parsley, fresh chopped
• 1⁄4 cup dried breadcrumbs, plain
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1⁄4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 4 chicken breast halves, bone in (about 3 lbs)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. In small bowl mix parsley, breadcrumbs, Parmesan and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Divide parsley mixture into 4 mounds. Carefully loosen the chicken skin with your fingers; tuck parsley mixture under the skin. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in a 9 x 13" roasting pan.
4. Bake until skin is crispy, chicken is cooked through and an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°, about 30 minutes.

Reviews

[iris5555]

I made this after seeing it in Everyday Foods magazine and very much enjoyed it. Made the recipe as written. Thanks for posting it here.