Cheddar Orchard Apple Stuffed Chicken Breasts Food

CHEDDAR-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray square pan, 9x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Flatten each chicken breast half to 1/4-inch thickness between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cut cheese into 4 slices, about 3x1x1/4 inches. Place 1 slice cheese on center of each chicken breast half. Roll chicken around cheese, folding in sides. Brush butter over chicken rolls. Place chicken, seam sides down, in pan.
• Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Serve with salsa. Sprinkle with cilantro.

EASY APPLE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the apple, cheese, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; top with apple mixture. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. , Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour apple juice and water over chicken; brush with butter. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks. , Transfer pan juices to a saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pan. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with paprika.

APPLE AND CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and sprinkle with 1 pinch thyme.
• Place chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4-inch.
• Spread apples and Cheddar cheese evenly over each chicken breast. Starting at one end, roll each breast around filling and secure the roll with a toothpick through the center. Transfer breasts to prepared baking dish. Drizzle olive oil over each breast and sprinkle with remaining thyme.
• Cook chicken breasts in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

APPLE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• With a paring knife, cut pockets into the chicken breasts, careful not to cut all the way through. Set aside.
• In a large bowl combine the apples, cheese, thyme, and garlic powder.
• Stuff each chicken breast with an equal portion of the apple mixture, securing with 1 or 2 toothpicks.
• Season the chicken with the salt and pepper and sprinkle the flour evenly on all sides of the chicken. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl whisk together the wine, broth, and mustard. Set aside.
• Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Place the chicken in the skillet and brown, 2 - 3 minutes on each side.
• Add in the wine mixture, and turn the heat down to medium-low. Cover and cook for 7-9 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
• Remove the lid and cook for 2-3 more minutes to thicken up the sauce.
• Remove toothpicks before serving.
• Garnish with parsley if desired.

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.

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.

APPLE AND CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350
• Combine apple mixture ingredients in bowl
• Pound chicken breasts
• Lay chicken breast in flour one at a time
• Spoon mixture onto chicken breast
• Roll chicken breast and stick with 2 toothpicks
• Add butter and oil to oven safe skillet and cook over medium heat
• Add chicken rolls
• Brown all sides, 3 - 5 minutes per side
• Move skillet to oven
• Bake for 14 minutes
• Serve with vegetables, rice or mashed potatoes

SMOKED-CHEDDAR-STUFFED CHICKEN WITH GREEN APPLE SLAW

Steps:

• For chicken:
• Stir cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, cream cheese, and sage in small bowl to blend. Place 1 chicken breast, skin side down, on work surface. Using small sharp knife, cut 1 1/2-inch-deep by 2-inch-long horizontal pocket in chicken. Pack in 1/4 of stuffing. Press tenderloin into pocket opening to seal in stuffing. Repeat with remaining chicken and stuffing. Arrange chicken on small baking sheet. Combine 1/4 cup maple syrup, whisky, brown sugar, and butter in small saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until sauce comes to simmer and is blended. (Chicken and basting sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
• For green apple slaw:
• Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Mix in apple, red onion, and green onions. Season slaw to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours, tossing occasionally.
• Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Rewarm basting sauce; transfer half to bowl and reserve. Set pan with remaining sauce at edge of grill to keep warm. Grill chicken, skin side down, until golden, about 3 minutes. Turn chicken over, repositioning over medium to medium-low heat. Grill until cooked through, turning occasionally and basting with sauce in pan during last 5 minutes, about 8 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Serve with apple slaw, passing reserved sauce separately.

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.

APPLE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• 1. Combine apple, cheese, and bread crumbs. Set aside
• 2. 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.
• 3. Melt butter in 7 inch skillet over medium heat. Brown stuffed chicken breasts.
• 4. Add wine and a 1/4 cup of water. Cover, simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
• 5. Transfer chicken to serving platter. Combine 1 tbsp water and cornstarch, stir into juices in pan. Cook and stir till thickened. Pour gravy over chicken, garnish with parsley.

RITZ CRACKER CHICKEN WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE AND CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 and grease a cast iron pan or baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
• First, you can decide to cut chicken into smaller pieces and slice down the middle if your breasts are super large. The smaller you make your chicken, the less cooking time you may need so please be aware to adjust times if you cut down into strips or down the middle.
• Add crushed Ritz crackers, salt and pepper, and mix spices and crackers well in a shallow bowl.
• Add milk to a shallow bowl and shredded cheddar cheese to a separate bowl. You will be dipping the chicken in these bowls, so do not combine.
• Dip chicken into milk first, making sure both sides are covered.
• Dip chicken into shredded cheese and press the cheese into the chicken on both sides.
• Now dip into crushed Ritz crackers and press the crackers into both sides of the chicken breasts. Some of the cheese will fall off into the crackers and that's okay.
• As you finish coating chicken, please chicken into prepared pan.
• Repeat recipe process until all chicken is covered and pan is full.
• Cover chicken with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
• Remove foil and discard.
• Return chicken to oven for 10 more minutes until crispy, melty, and golden brown.
• Serve topped with cream sauce (recipe below)
• Chicken Cream Sauce
• To make the sauce, add cream of chicken soup, sour cream and butter to a small saucepan.
• Heat sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally until blended well and hot. This only takes a few minutes.
• Drizzle sauce on chicken and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

MAPLE GLAZED CHICKEN WITH CHEDDAR APPLE STUFFING

Steps:

• Make a pocket in chicken breasts for the stuffing. Working with one breast at a time, form a pocket in the thickest side by making a horizontal cut about 2 ½ inches (6 cm) long and 1 ½ inches (4 cm) deep. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Finely chop apple and place ½ cup (125 mL) in a bowl. Sprinkle with sage and onion. Work between your hands to evenly mix. Sprinkle in cheese and stir to mix.
• Gather up about a ⅓ cup (100 mL) apple mixture and press together. Gently open the pocket in one chicken breast and stuff in cheese mixture, pushing as close to center of breast as possible. Add more if you can. Wet inside edges of opening and press down to seal. Set on a baking sheet with shallow sides. Repeat with remaining chicken and stuffing. Pressing the opening side of the chicken against the side of the baking sheet will help hold the stuffing in.
• Stir Dijon with melted butter, maple syrup, thyme and salt. Brush a little over chicken. Loosely cover chicken with a tent of foil. Roast at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes. Brush again with Dijon mixture. Continue roasting, uncovered, this time until chicken feels springy when tapped, from 15 to 25 more minutes. If chicken gets beautifully brown before it is cooked though, lay foil pieces loosely overtop the brown areas.

APPLE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. Set aside. , In a small nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add apple; saute 1 minute longer. Stir in the bread crumbs, basil, rosemary and remaining salt; heat through. , Top each piece of chicken with 3 tablespoons apple mixture. Roll up and secure with toothpicks; coat with flour. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon butter until browned on all sides. Remove and keep warm. , Stir apple juice and sherry or additional juice into pan, stirring to loosen any browned bits. Return chicken to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. , Remove chicken to a serving platter; discard toothpicks. Add remaining butter to pan juices; whisk until blended. Serve with chicken.