Boursin cheese, a creamy and garlicky French cheese, is the heart of this stuffed-chicken recipe. Stuffed inside chicken breasts, baked and topped with sweet-tangy raspberry sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. With only a few simple ingredients and a little preparation, you can have a delicious and elegant meal ready in under an hour.
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BOURSIN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
Doesn't this sound romantic? I had this elegant sounding recipe in my collection for years, clipped from a magazine. This is the perfect thing for an elegant, romantic dinner especially for Valentine's Day. Note: If you can't find boursin cheese in the store, you can use a homemade version - there are several recipes for this cheese right here on Recipezaar or Alouette Garlic & Herb cheese also works. I prefer baby spinach leaves, in which case you will need several per piece of chicken, enough to cover the top of each breast. I used Wishbone Red Wine & Olive Oil Vinaigrette in this.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F and have a baking pan greased and ready to go.
- If you haven't already pounded your chicken breast halves, do so now- they need to be 1/4" thin.
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil.
- Using tongs, briefly dip spinach leaves one at a time into the boiling water to blanch- just a few seconds each leaf or they will get soggy- they should still be mostly raw.
- Pat dry and set aside on a plate.
- Pour finely chopped nuts into a small bowl and roll each chunk of boursin cheese in the nuts to coat and set aside (discard extra nuts that don't stick to cheese).
- Lay pounded chicken breasts on top of a sheet of wax paper on your counter and season both sides of each breast half with some of the salt& pepper (to taste).
- Set 1 well dried blanched spinach leaf on top of each piece of chicken, trimming with kitchen shears if needed so the spinach doesn't extend over the edge of the chicken piece.
- Next,place a nut coated cheese chunk on top of each chicken piece in the center.
- Fold chicken ends up over the cheese to make a bundle, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Set chicken rolls in a greased baking pan and cover with foil (season with more salt& pepper to taste).
- Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is tender and cooked all the way through.
- Meanwhile,combine wine,dressing,and jam in a small skillet.
- Cook over medium-high heat until reduced by half (this may take several minutes- be patient and don't be tempted to raise the heat to quicken the process).
- If the sauce is ready before the chicken, simply remove from burner and reheat slightly before pouring over the cooked chicken.
- If you like, decorate each plate with a garnish of fresh rasperries and a few sprigs of fresh green herbs (optional step).
- Remove cooked cooked chicken to serving plates,with raspberry sauce ladled over the top (removing toothpicks before serving) and garnished if desired.
CHICKEN W/ BOURSIN & PARMA HAM
Gorgeous - NOT MY RECIPE, its from the website dinnerathome.co.uk, so its to their credit! I cooked it for my first dinner party age 25, made it with new potatoes, garlic carrots and hot bread with garlic butter and there was nothing left at the end!
Provided by summerberries
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Slice through the chicken breast but not quite right through and stuff each one with some Boursin. Try to reclose the chicken breast so that the cheese won't spill out.
- Lie two slices of Parma Ham next to each other and then lie the stuffed chicken breast on it and wrap it up nice and tight.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy based pan and fry the wrapped chicken on both sides for around 2/3 minutes each side. You just want to brown the Parma Ham.
- Pop into an oven proof open dish (which can be put on the hob later) then splash the wine in to the frying pan to deglaze any juices and then tip over the chicken and pop in the oven.
- This will need cooking for around 20 minutes
- When cooked, transfer the chicken to a serving plate and keep warm.
- Put the oven proof dish on the hob (don't worry if some Boursin has spilled out!) and add the stock. Bubble away for 5 mins until reduced to half, add a tablespoon of Boursin, mix in and then pour over the chicken.
- Best served with mash and baby veg! Enjoy!
BOURSIN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS EASY!
Can be made ahead of time then baked and served. Make your own Boursin cheese or buy a commercial product. COOKS NOTES: You may want to double, this recipe is for 2. Also note the passive cooking time. That is to allow for boursin and chicken to set up.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Chicken
Time P4DT20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pound each chicken breast to 1/4" thick. This can be done ahead of time, covered and refrigerated.
- In a pan of boiling water, quickly dip each spinach leaf or basil leaf; drain and set aside.
- Mix the 8 ingredients together for the Boursin cheese; add the walnuts to the cheese mixture, cover at room temperature for at least an hour to blend the flavors.
- Lay the chicken breast flat, season each side with salt and pepper; add the spinach or basil leaves and spread the cheese-walnut mixture to cover each breast.
- Starting at the shortest end of the chicken breast, roll up as tightly as possible and tuck in the ends to form a neat roll, transfer to a greased baking dish and place the chicken breast seam side down; sprinkle with bread crumbs and refrigerate at least 3 hours or over night.
- Bake 350° degrees F. for approximately 30 to 35 minutes or until juices run clear. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes; slice 1/2 inch thick and serve with a tomato rose and an asparagus and carrot ring garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.8, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 49.8, Sodium 202.6, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 16.9
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Make sure to prepare all your ingredients before you start cooking. This will help you save time and keep everything organized.
- Choosing the Right Chicken Breasts: Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
- Preparing the Chicken Breasts: You can use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. This will help them cook more evenly.
- Cooking the Chicken Breasts: Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until they are golden brown on both sides. Then, reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Making the Boursin Filling: Combine the Boursin cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Stuffing the Chicken Breasts: Make a slit in each chicken breast and stuff with the Boursin mixture. Secure the chicken breasts with toothpicks.
- Making the Raspberry Sauce: Combine the raspberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serving the Chicken Breasts: Serve the chicken breasts with the raspberry sauce. You can also garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil.
Conclusion:
This Boursin-stuffed chicken breasts with raspberry sauce is an easy and delicious recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The chicken breasts are tender and moist, the Boursin filling is flavorful and creamy, and the raspberry sauce is sweet and tangy. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that your family and friends will love.
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