Cheese Herb Stuffed Chicken Breast Food

CREAM CHEESE & HERB STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degres F.
• Flatten open chicken breasts; spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese on one half of each breast (resist the temptation to use more-- a little cream cheese goes a looooooong way!).
• Evenly distribute the fresh herbs on top of that and season with salt and pepper.
• "Fold"the chicken breasts back up and press tightly, tucking in cream cheese a bit.
• In a shallow dish, combine the 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper, paprika and flour.
• In another dish, pour the beaten egg mixture.
• In a third dish, combine bread crumbs, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese.
• First dip chicken breasts in flour mixture, then beaten egg mixture, then bread crumb mixture.
• Place chicken on a lightly greased baking sheet, drizzle about a tablespoon of melted butter on each breast and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until cooked through and tender.

CREAM CHEESE AND HERB STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese with the parsley, dill, chives and garlic and mash together using a spatula until mixed.
• Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice the breasts from the side (creating a top and bottom) almost all the way through. Open each breast at the slit. Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly amongst the four breasts and spread across the surface of one side (leaving the other half empty to fold over the filling). When all four breasts are topped on one side, fold the empty half over the filling to make a stuffed breast. Sprinkle each stuffed and closed breast with salt and pepper, flip them over and sprinkle the bottom side as well.
• In a large skillet, add the oil and bring over medium-high heat. Working in batches of two at a time so as not to crowd the pan, add the stuffed chicken breasts to the pan and cook for about 1-2 minute(s) until the bottoms are seared golden. Flip the breasts and cook for another minute on the other side to do the same. Transfer the breasts to the prepared baking sheet and place in the pre-heated oven. Bake for 30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked through.

GOAT CHEESE AND HERB STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Using a paring knife, make an incision in the side of each chicken breast, passing the knife though horizontally to make a slit but not cutting through the other side of the breast. With the paring knife inserted, rotate the knife to carve out a bit more space and create a pocket. Season the outside and inside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Lightly beat the egg white in a bowl to break it up, then add the goat cheese, parsley, tarragon, shallots, mustard and lemon zest and mix until incorporated. Transfer the mixture to a resealable plastic bag (or piping bag). Snip off a corner of the plastic bag and pipe the mixture into each chicken breast until filled.
• Heat the oil in a large ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat until hot and glistening. Add the chicken breasts skin-side down and cook until the skin turns a dark golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the butter, garlic and thyme, then flip and transfer the pan to the oven; cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

HERB STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
• Wash and pound to flatten each chicken breast.
• Lay the breasts on waxed paper and spread 1/4 of the cream cheese on each breast.
• Top the cream cheese with the feta divided equally.
• Combine the basil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle 1/4 of the spices/herbs on each breast.
• Roll up each chicken breast and wrap with a piece of bacon and one green onion top (secure with toothpicks if necessary).
• Place the breasts in a greased casserole dish and drizzle with the melted butter.
• Cover and bake 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove the cover and increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
• Bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until the bacon is browned.

FETA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Use a sharp knife to slice a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast.
• Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
• Cut feta block into 10 slices crosswise, then cut in half again lengthwise. Roll each piece of feta in the bread crumb mixture to coat. Stuff 2 pieces coated feta into the pocket of each chicken breast. Season breasts with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add chicken and cook until cheese is melted and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove to a plate and keep warm while cooking remaining chicken.
• Slice chicken at a 45-degree angle and arrange on a plate. Sprinkle with crumbled feta.

GOAT CHEESE AND HERB-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Divide the chicken breasts in half, removing the cartilage. Loosen the skin from the meat by running a finger underneath the skin.
• Combine the goat cheese, herbs, garlic and pepper.
• Place a generous tablespoon of the cheese mixture between the skin and the meat of each breast. Replace the skin over the cheese and tuck all the edges of the meat and skin under to form a neat package. Arrange the breasts in a large roasting pan.
• Brush the chicken with the olive oil.
• Roast for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a warm platter.
• Pour off the fat from the roasting pan. Place the pan over medium-high heat. Add the wine and deglaze, scraping up bits of cheese and blending with the wine. Serve the chicken with this sauce on the side.

HERB CHEESE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Sauce:.
• Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Puree peppers in processor until smooth. Transfer puree to heavy small saucepan. Add whipping cream and chicken broth. Boil until reduced to 1 cup, about 4 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
• Chicken:.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Mix cream cheese and tarragon in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pound chicken between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness. Spread 2 T cheese mixture over each breast, leaving 1/2-inch border on all sides. Starting at 1 short end, roll up each breast. Secure seam and ends with toothpicks. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in heavy large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Pour white wine around chicken. Transfer skillet to oven; bake until chicken is cooked through about 10 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to work surface. Remove toothpicks. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch-wide slices. Bring sauce to simmer. Spoon sauce onto plates. Arrange chicken atop sauce and serve.

HERB AND CREAM CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Heat oil in saute pan to med-high heat.
• Mix 1/2 teaspoons basil, 1/2 teaspoons oregano and 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
• Mix the other 1/2 teaspoons of everything and salt and pepper with breadcrumbs.
• In a separate bowl or plate beat egg and mix with teaspoons milk.
• Lay out pounded chicken and spread each piece with 1/4 of cream cheese, 1/4 of the herb mix and 1/4 of the feta.
• Roll up and secure with toothpicks.
• Dip rolled chicken breasts in egg wash then in breadcrumbs, coating well.
• Brown chicken on all sides (about 3 minute per side) and place on foil lined pan.
• Bake in oven for 20 minute (may take a little longer depending on the thickness of your chicken, cut into it a bit to make sure it's cooked through).

HERB STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Soften cream cheese and mix in fresh herbs. ( If you use dry herbs use 1 tsp instead of one tablespoon)
• Cut a pocket in each chicken breast.
• Stuff with a heaping tablespoon of herb stuffing.
• Dredge each breast in flour.
• Dip in the egg wash and roll in the bread crumbs.
• In a large skillet add 3 tablespoons of oil, and saute the breasts until browned/ Place the sautéed breasts on a greased baking pan.
• Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or so.

CHEESE HERB STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Cut a 2 - 3 inch slit in each chicken breast. Combine feta cheese, parsley, olive oil and oregano and mix well. Stuff each chicken breast with an equal portion of cheese mixture. Place stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish. Combine tomatoes, olives and cornstarch and mix. Pour over chicken and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.