Awesome Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes

AWESOME SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, spinach, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, bacon and garlic. Set aside.
• Mix parmesan cheese, Italian salad dressing mix and garlic powder to make seasoning. Set aside.
• Carefully butterfly chicken breasts, making sure not to cut all the way through. Spoon spinach mixture into chicken breasts. Secure with toothpicks.
• Season with parmesan mixture. Place in shallow baking dish. Cover.
• Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.

AWESOME STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• 1. Grease a 13"X 9" casserole with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; set aside.
• 2. Place each chicken breast in it's own large plastic zipper bag and seal.
• 3. Use the smooth side of a meat mallet to pound chicken to flatten. Do not overdo it or meat will fall apart when you try to roll it up.
• 4. Working with one at a time, remove chicken from bag and place on a flat work surface (large platter, cutting board etc...)
• 5. On chicken, place one slice of thin ham, then cheese, mushrooms and a slice of bacon.
• 6. Lift one end of chicken and start rolling it up jellyroll-style, tucking the edges in as you go. Place seam side down on a plate or dish as you repeat steps with remaining chicken.
• 7. Place rolled breasts in refrigerator for 1/2 to 1 hour to firm up for ease of handling while applying bread crumb coating.
• 8. While chicken is chilling, melt 3 tablespoons butter in microwave or in a small saucepan on stove.
• 9. Mix the melted butter with one cup seasoned bread crumbs, stirring until all crumbs are coated. Set aside.
• 10. Preheat oven to 375 or 400 degrees F. (Time and temperature depends on size of chicken breast rolls.)
• 11. Remove chicken from refrigerator. Working one at a time, lightly coat chicken with some of the mayonnaise, then roll the chicken in bread crumbs and place, seam side down, in oiled casserole dish. (If rolling is difficult, use hands to pat the crumbs onto the chicken, covering thoroughly.)
• 12. Repeat coating steps with remaining chicken rolls.
• 13. Place, uncovered, in preheated oven. Bake for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature of each roll. The temperature should be 160 to 165 degrees F.
• 14. While chicken is baking, make the sauce (and herbed rice, if desired.)
• 15. SAUCE: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Remove from heat. Add 3 tablespoons flour, stirring until smooth.
• 16. Add both mustards, garlic powder and salt. Stir until smooth.
• 17. Return to medium heat. Stir in milk and cream and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened and smooth. Cover and keep warm until serving.
• 18. Spoon sauce over chicken. Serve immediately. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

CHEESY SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425˚F with a rack in the center. In a mixing bowl, mash together cream cheese, mayo and garlic with a fork then stir in mozzarella, parmesan and chopped spinach leaves until combined.
• Lay chicken on a flat surface and cut slit 3/4 of the way through without cutting all the way through. Stuff each chicken breast with 1/3 of the mixture and seal horizontally with a toothpick (make sure the chicken breast can lay flat on the sides for searing.
• Season the outside of the chicken breast all over with 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp paprika, or season to taste.
• Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in an oven-proof pan such as cast iron, or large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté for 4 minutes per side until golden brown on each side.
• Flip a second time and immediately transfer skillet to preheated oven. Bake at 425˚F for 10-15 minutes until thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers at 165˚F. Rest chicken 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon pan juices over chicken to serve.