Simply Elegant Stuffed Chicken Breast 5fix Food

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.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH STUFFING

Steps:

• Place chicken skin side down on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil lightly coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. , In a skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Spoon over chicken. Fold foil around chicken and seal tightly; place in a baking pan. Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes. Carefully open foil. Bake 5 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear.

STUFFED BREAST OF CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• To make the filling: In a medium skillet heat the oil over high heat and saute the spinach until wilted, about 3 minutes.
• Drain the spinach squeeze dry and finely chop. Combine the ricotta, chopped spinach, Asiago, and nutmeg. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
• To make the chicken: Place the chicken breasts skin side down on a cutting board with the tenderloin folded back. Place 2 tablespoons of spinach filling on the center of the breast and fold the tenderloin over to enclose. Arrange the stuffed chicken breasts, skin side up, in a baking dish.
• Mix the butter with the garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper. Rub the butter mixture over the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, until the butter hardens. Roast for 25 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, at room temperature, before serving. Slice chicken breasts and serve with pan juices.

CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH CRABMEAT

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, onion, parsley, dill, garlic and lemon pepper. Add crabmeat and mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill in refrigerator (can be prepared 2 hours ahead).
• Using a small sharp knife, cut in half horizontally through the center of each chicken breast half, creating a pocket. Fill each pocket with 1/4 of the crab stuffing. Then dip each chicken piece into flour, eggs and finally bread crumbs to coat. Cover completely.
• In a large skillet melt butter or margarine with oil over medium heat. Add filled, breaded chicken breast halves to skillet and saute until golden brown and cooked through (juices run clear), about 10 minutes each side. Remove from skillet, drain on paper towels and serve.

HASH BROWN CRUSTED STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS #5FIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Remove any excess fat.
• Using a sharp knife, cut a large pocket into the chicken breasts, cutting horizontally and lengthwise into the chicken, but not cutting through the back or sides.
• Place the vegetables into a small bowl, add 1/2 cup of cheese and toss to mix. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and put into the chicken pockets.
• Use seasoned salt to sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken pieces.
• In a small bowl, mix the Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns with 1 cup cheese. Use half of the mix to cover the bottom of a baking dish large enough to accommodate the 4 chicken breasts with no excess space between or around them. Lay the chicken breasts on top of the hash browns, then, using the remaining hash brown mixture, patting equal amounts onto the tops of each piece of chicken.
• Bake 45 minutes, covering loosely with foil tent during the last 10-12 minutes, or when nicely browned. Turn oven to broil, remove foil, sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over the top and broil until cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes. Serve either 1 piece each to 4 people, or cut in half and serve to 8.

SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place each chicken breast on a flat surface. With your hand placed flat on each piece, cut about 3/4 quarter of the way through.(careful not to cut all the way through)
• Blend spinach, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, chives and garlic in medium bowl.
• Spoon 1/4 of cheese mixture into the middle of the cut chicken breasts.
• Wrap each breast with 2 slices of bacon.
• Arrange chicken breasts on baking sheet.
• Cook for 30-40 minutes.
• Then turn the temperature up to 400 degrees F (or on low broil) and cook for about 15 more minutes to get the bacon nice and crispy.
• ENJOY!!

7 WAYS TO EASY BAKED STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Make 5-6 slits crosswise in each chicken breast. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Split toppings among chicken; place in slits. Wrap with bacon or prosciutto, if needed. Place chicken breasts on a greased sheet pan or baking dish (make sure it has sides so the fat doesn't drip down into your oven). If breasts are wrapped in bacon, place on a greased rack placed over sheet pan so bacon crisps on all sides. Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp should reach 165F).
• NOTE: If topping with shredded cheese, add after 15 minutes of baking time. I use about 1/4 cup per breast.

SIMPLY ELEGANT STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST #5FIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In large bowl mix potatoes and stuffing mix (if seasoning pack and bread is packaged separate, mix both together).
• Pound chicken breast to about 1/4 inch thick.
• At this point you can cut your chicken to make 12 smaller rolls or leave whole and make 6 larger ones.
• Season chicken with bouillon, (use like you would salt).
• Spoon about 1/2 cup mixture onto edge of each chicken breast and roll, securing with tooth picks.
• Season outside with bouillon.
• Bake on nonstick baking sheet for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on size.
• Heat gravy and serve over chicken.

STUFFED CHICKEN ROLLS

Steps:

• Flatten each chicken breast half to 1/4-in. thickness; top with ham and cheese. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks. , In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cheese, sage, paprika and pepper; coat chicken on all sides. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil over medium-high heat. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine soup and broth; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove toothpicks. Garnish with parsley if desired. Freeze option: Cool chicken mixture. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet, stirring occasionally, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°.