Chicken Breast With Apples And Stuffing Recipes

APPLE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Combine apple, cheese, and bread crumbs. Set aside.
• Flatten chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4 inch thickness. Divide apple mixture between chicken breasts, and roll up each breast. Secure with toothpicks.
• Melt butter or margarine in a 7 inch skillet over medium heat. Brown stuffed chicken breasts. Add wine and 1/4 cup water. Cover. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
• Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch; stir into juices in pan. Cook and stir until thickened. Pour gravy over chicken, and garnish with parsley. Serve.

BAKED CHICKEN WITH APPLE STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Pour the milk into a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and water. Place the bread crumbs in a shallow dish or on a plate. Dip the chicken breast halves into the milk, then into the egg, then press into the bread crumbs to coat. Place on a plate, and set aside.
• Prepare the stuffing mix according to the package directions, but substituting apple juice for the water. When bringing the juice and butter to a boil, add the diced apple with peel to the pan. Stir in the stuffing mix until the liquid is absorbed. Transfer the stuffing to a baking dish, and top with the pieces of the remaining apple. Place the chicken breasts on top of the stuffing, and cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear.

CHICKEN WITH APPLES AND STUFFING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Chop chicken, season with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, rubbing dry spices in thoroughly.
• In a skillet, brown chicken in oil over medium-high heat, adding honey as soon as the chicken hits the pan and starts sizzling! Toss to coat chicken. Remove as soon as chicken is cooked on all sides.
• Meanwhile, prepare stuffing according to package directions.
• Spread pie filling in a greased 8-in. x 8-in. square baking dish. Stir in 1 teaspoons cinnamon if not already included in pie filling. *Note: At this juncture, you may want to remove apples from their sauce and dice them up, then return. I find that though the apple flavor blends nicely, the whole apple slices frequently overpower the other components of the dish.
• Add chicken over the top of the pie filling, and then add the stuffing on top.
• Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-8 minutes longer or just until top of stuffing browns just a bit and pie filling starts to bubble.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CURRIED APPLE STUFFING

Steps:

• Heat 1 tsp oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and celery; saute 5 minutes or until tender.
• Add apple and 1 teaspoon curry powder, cooking 3 more minutes or until apple is tender.
• Stir in raisins, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic and 1/3 cup broth. Cook 4 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates.
• Spoon apple mixture into a small bowl and set aside.
• Cut a horizontal slit through the thickest protion of each chicken breast half to form a pocket.
• Stuff about 1/4 cup apple mixture into each pocket.
• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium high heat.
• Add chicken and cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.
• Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
• Add 3/4 teaspoon curry powder, remaining chicken broth, apple juice, and minced garlic to skillet. Bring to a boil, cook 5 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup.
• Combine cornstarch and water; stir well.
• Add to broth mixture in skillet; stir with a whisk.
• Bring to a boil; cook stirring constantly for 1 minute.
• Return chicken to skillet; cover and simmer 2 minutes or until heated through.
• Serve sauce with chicken.

SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN POCKETS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute spinach in 2 teaspoons oil until spinach is wilted. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the spreadable cheese, 2/3 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast; fill with spinach mixture. Secure with toothpicks., Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the pepper and remaining bread crumbs and salt. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks before serving.

SUNDAY ROAST CHICKEN WITH APPLE AND HERB STUFFING

Steps:

• Make the apple and herb stuffing: Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onion, and cook gently for a few minutes, until softened.
• Remove from the heat, leave to cool slightly, then stir in the apple, bread crumbs, egg,parsley, thyme, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Leave to cool completely.
• Put the parsley and thyme sprigs into the cavity of the chicken, add the lemon and onion, if using, and season with black pepper.
• Truss the chicken if desired.
• Spoon the stuffing into the neck end of the chicken, secure the skin flap over the stuffing with a smalll skewer, and pat into a rounded shape.
• Put any leftover stuffing into a small ovenproof dish.
• Rub the softened butter over the chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the chicken, breast side down, in a roasting pan.
• Cook in a 375* oven for about 1 1/2-2 hours.
• Turn the chicken over when lightly browned.
• Continue cooking, basting every 20 minutes.
• Cook any leftover stuffing with the chicken for the last 40 minutes of cooking time.
• Test the chicken: insert a skewer into the thigh-the juices will run clear when the chicken is cooked.
• Transfer to a warmed serving platter and keep warm while you make the gravy.
• Remove the stuffing from the neck cavity and transfer to a serving dish with any leftover stuffing.
• Carve the chicken and serve with the gravy.
• Gravy: Tilt the roasting pan, and spoon off all but 1 tbls.
• of the fat that rises to the surface, leaving behind the cooking juices.
• Put the roasting pan on top of the stove.
• Add the flour and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly with a whisk or metal spoon to dissolve any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
• Pour in the stock and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens.
• Simmer for 2 minutes, then taste for seasoning.
• Strain into a warmed gravy boat and serve immediately.
• Giblet Stock: In a stockpot or large saucepan, cook the giblets until lightly browned.
• Stir in 1 quart water.
• Bring to a boil, skimming off any scum that forms on the surface.
• Add 1-2 quartered unpeeled onions, 1 chopped carrot, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 bouquet garni, and a few black peppercorns.
• Simmer for about 1 hour.
• Cool, cover, and keep in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
• Strain before use.

CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH APPLES & CHEDDAR

Steps:

• If you haven't already pounded your chicken breast halves, do so now- they should be 1/4" thin; season with salt and pepper to taste on both sides. Peel your apples unless you prefer them to have the skin on.
• Combine apple chunks,cheese, and bread crumbs in a small bowl.
• Divide the apple mixture into two portions and place one portion on top of each piece of chicken.
• Roll up chicken into a bundle, using toothpicks to secure if needed.
• Melt butter in a skillet, then brown the chicken briefly on both sides in the butter- just a few minutes each side to brown but not cook all the way through yet.
• Once browned, add wine and 1/4 cup of water.
• Cover pan and let simmer 15-20 minutes on medium-low heat- until chicken is no longer pink and completely cooked through.
• Remove cooked chicken from the pan using a slotted spoon and set on two plates.
• Remove toothpicks.
• Whisk together 1 Tbsp of water and the cornstarch well and add to the pan juices.
• Whisk until blended and cook and stir until thickened slightly (you may need to raise the heat a bit); test for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed.
• Ladle over chicken and sprinkle parsley over tops as a garnish.

ASPARAGUS-STUFFED CHICKEN ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread mustard over one side of each chicken breast. Down the center of each, place two sage leaves, a cheese slice, ham slice and four asparagus spears. Fold chicken over asparagus; secure with toothpicks., Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip chicken in the flour, egg, then bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet, brown chicken on all sides in butter and oil. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add wine to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Pour over chicken. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks.

APPLE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle inside of chicken with salt and pepper; rub outside with oil. , In a large bowl, mix stuffing with the apple, celery, nuts, raisins and lemon zest. Lightly stuff chicken. Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. , In a saucepan, combine the glaze ingredients. Bring to a simmer; heat, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Brush over chicken. Bake 20-30 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear, brushing occasionally with glaze. Cover with foil and let stand for 10-15 minutes. Remove stuffing, then carve chicken.

APPLE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Place chicken breast halves between 2 pieces of waxed paper.
• Pound chicken to 1/8" thickness.
• Mix sugar and cinnamon.
• Coat apple slices with sugar mixture.
• Divide apples among chicken breast halves; secure with toothpicks.
• Cover and grill chicken 4 to 6" from medium coals, 20 to 25 minutes, turning after 10 minutes, until done.
• Remove toothpicks.
• Mix the apple cider and cornstarch in 1 quart saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
• Spoon over chicken.

CHICKEN AND APPLE STUFFING CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk together half-and-half, egg, and sage in a bowl.
• Melt butter in a 12-inch nonstick, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until onion begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and then stir in stuffing mix. Add chopped apples, dried cherries, and 1/4 cup chopped pecans, then remove from heat. Stir in half-and-half mixture and gently even out the contents of the skillet.
• Season chicken cutlets with paprika, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Place on top of the stuffing mixture and press down into the skillet contents until the tops of the chicken are even with the other ingredients. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chopped pecans over the top and lightly spray chicken with cooking spray.
• Place skillet in the preheated oven and bake until chicken juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve warm.

APPLE AND ALMOND STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In skillet, melt margarine, saute apple, margarine, almonds, and cinnamon until apple is tender, around 5 minutes.
• Flatten chicken breasts. Top with apple mixture, roll and secure with toothpicks.
• Dip into egg white mixture, then into bread crumbs.
• In a skillet, heat oil, saute breasts until browned on all sides. Place in a baking dish.
• Sauce:.
• In small saucepan, melt margarine. Add flour, cook with stirring for 1 minute.
• Add apple juice, stock, cinnamon, brown sugar. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 3 minutes.
• Pour over chicken, cover, and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked.