Grilled Stuffed Chicken with Cream Sauce
This Grilled Stuffed Chicken with Cream Sauce is a flavorful, juicy dish perfect for a gourmet meal at home. Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a savory filling, grilled to perfection, and topped with a rich, creamy sauce. It’s a delightful combination of smoky, cheesy, and herby flavors that will impress your family and guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup spinach, chopped
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Cream Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally, but not all the way through, to create a pocket.
- Season the inside and outside of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Make the Filling:
- In a bowl, mix the chopped spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and oregano until well combined.
- Stuff the mixture inside the chicken pockets and secure with toothpicks.
- Grill the Chicken:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F / 190°C).
- Brush the stuffed chicken breasts with olive oil.
- Grill for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the grill and let it rest while preparing the sauce.
- Make the Cream Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
- Serve:
- Remove toothpicks from the grilled chicken.
- Drizzle the creamy sauce over the top and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute mozzarella with feta or gouda for a different flavor.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can bake the stuffed chicken at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat in the sauce.
