Ruth’s Chris Stuffed Chicken Copycat Recipe
This Ruth’s Chris Stuffed Chicken Copycat recipe features juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy spinach and cheese mixture, seared to golden perfection, and baked with flavorful chicken broth and lemon juice. It’s an impressive yet simple dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen, perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Stuffing
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Cooking and Finishing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Carefully cut pockets into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through, creating a space to stuff the filling.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped fresh spinach, shredded mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a creamy mixture.
- Stuff the Chicken: Generously fill each chicken pocket with the prepared cheese and spinach mixture. Use toothpicks to secure the openings so the filling stays inside while cooking.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet and sear each side for 3 to 4 minutes until they develop a golden-brown crust.
- Bake the Chicken: Pour the low-sodium chicken broth around the chicken breasts in the skillet, then drizzle fresh lemon juice over the top. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Finish and Rest: Remove the skillet from the oven and immediately sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes in the skillet before removing the toothpicks and serving.
Notes
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked perfectly to 165°F (75°C).
- Make sure to secure the chicken pockets tightly with toothpicks to prevent the filling from leaking.
- Fresh spinach can be lightly sautéed before mixing if you prefer a softer texture in the filling.
- This recipe works well with other mild cheeses like Monterey Jack or provolone if mozzarella is unavailable.
- Allow the chicken to rest after baking to keep it juicy and tender.
- Oven-safe skillets such as cast iron or stainless steel work best for this recipe to go from stovetop to oven.
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