PARMESAN-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Parmesan-Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

Provided by Kerena

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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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)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°.
In small bowl mix parsley, breadcrumbs, Parmesan and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
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.
Bake until skin is crispy, chicken is cooked through and an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.7, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 51.9, Sodium 344.5, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 18.9