Stuffed Chicken Breast For Two Food

ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ORANGE, CARDAMOM AND TURMERIC

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• In the bottom of a foil-lined broiler pan, toss the potato slices with a generous drizzle of olive oil and some salt and pepper, to taste.
• In a small bowl, stir together the butter, shallots, garlic, cardamom, orange zest, orange juice, turmeric, garam masala and salt and pepper, to taste. Separate the skin from chicken flesh using your index finger, moving it back and forth. Do not remove the skin completely, just make a pocket. Spoon half of the butter mixture under skin of 1 breast, smoothing it out with your index finger. Repeat with other chicken breast.
• Put a rack over the potatoes in the broiler pan and arrange the chicken on the rack. Roast until the chicken registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, and the potatoes are tender. Remove from the oven and transfer the chicken and potatoes to a serving platter. Allow to rest for 5 minutes then serve.

SIMPLE "STUFFED" CHICKEN BREAST FOR TWO

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook stuffing according to package directions, set aside.
• Wrap chicken breasts in plastic wrap one at a time and flatten with mallet until 1/2 inch thick.
• Season chicken breasts to taste.
• Place cooked stuffing on 1 breast and top with cheese.
• Top with remaining breast.
• Using skewers (or several toothpicks) secure breasts together making sure none of the stuffing will "cook out" during cooking.
• Slightly beat egg with milk in a large bowl.
• Dredge chicken in flour coating evenly and knocking off any loose flour.
• Dip chicken in egg mixture coating evenly.
• Roll in breadcrumbs
• Place on wire rack (to keep off flat surface) in roasting pan and bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.

BOURSIN CHEESE AND BACON STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS - FOR TWO!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F/190°C.
• Add the 3 tablespoons olive oil to a baking dish, tilting to coat.
• Warm 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the proscuitto or bacon and cook until crispy. Remove from heat.
• Place each breast between a large sheet of cling wrap and lay on a cutting board. Gently pound each breast with a cook's mallet until flat and thin (about 1/4 inch thick). Be careful not to tear the chicken. Remove wrap.
• Lay the chicken breasts flat on the cutting board and evenly spread the Boursin cheese & the proscuitto onto one side of each breast, all the way to the edges.
• Roll up the chicken breasts jelly-roll style, starting with the narrow end and roll firmly, tucking in ends to form a neat roll.
• Gently place them into the oiled baking dish, seam side down.
• Arrange the tomatoes, haricots verts, and shallots around the chicken.
• Place a thyme sprig onto each breast.
• Drizzle with wine and squeeze fresh lemon juice over all, then sprinkle with lemon zest, a small pinch of salt over the vegetables, and the pepper.
• Place in the center of a pre-heated oven and roast for 40 to 50 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
• Serve vineyard-style with a crusty baguette for mopping the juices.
• To Freeze:.
• Immediately after stuffing and rolling, wrap individually in cling wrap and place into an airtight container or freezer bag. Defrost overnight in the fridge, then bake as directed above. May be frozen for up to 3 months.

LEMONY SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS FOR TWO

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook onion in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until onion is golden brown, stirring frequently. Add the spinach, garlic and vinegar; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese, lemon zest, salt and pepper., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread spinach mixture over chicken. Roll up and secure with toothpicks., In a small skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Discard toothpicks.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Butterfly chicken breasts, spread each with half the cheese, sprinkle with shredded basil. Fold breast back into shape and fix by wrapping in bacon rasher. Wrap tightly in cling film and refrigerate until needed.
• Heat oven to 180°C.
• Remove cling film and place chicken on baking tray, brush with very little oil and bake for 30-40 mins, depending on size of breasts.
• I serve with mixed salad and baby new potatoes.
• It's very simple to prepare, and can be made well in advance so it's a good option for a dinner party.
• Can be served hot or cold.

SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS FOR TWO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Bring water and 1 Tbsp. dressing to boil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Stir in spinach, stuffing mix and peppers; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.
• Place chicken, top sides down, on cutting board; spread with stuffing mixture. Roll up, starting at one short end of each breast. Place, seam sides down, in 8-inch square baking dish; brush with remaining dressing.
• Bake 35 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

KALE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS FOR TWO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Bring water and 1 Tbsp. dressing to boil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add kale, stuffing mix and peppers; mix well. Cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.
• Place chicken, top sides down, on cutting board; spread with stuffing mixture. Roll up, starting at one short end of each breast. Place, seam sides down, in 8-inch square baking dish; brush with remaining dressing.
• Bake 35 min. or until chicken is done. Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until melted.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST FOR TWO

Steps:

• Mix 1/2 cup stuffing mix, hot water and margarine in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Crush remaining stuffing mix and spread in a plate.
• Slice a pocket in the side of each piece of chicken meat, opening butterfly style.
• Place half the prepared stuffing on each chicken breast and fold closed. Spray both sides of chicken with nonstick cooking spray, roll in crushed stuffing crumbs and place one piece of chicken in each well.
• Cook 15 minute or until meat thermometer reaches 180 degrees. Serve with hot chicken gravy if desired. Serves 2.
• Meanwhile as chicken is baking open a jar of gravy. Put gravy in pan and heat on low. Open a can of veggies, put in pan and heat on low. Five minutes before chicken is done turn heat up on gravy & veggies. Make instant potatoes. Viola! Everything is done at the same time with very little effort on your part.