Best 8 Cream Cheese And Shrimp Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes

SHRIMP-STUFFED CHICKEN WITH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Soften the cream cheese slightly. Mix green onions, shrimp, worcestershire and tabasco into the cream cheese. Divide into 4 equal portions.
• Gently loosen skin at one end of each breast piece, making sure to keep as much skin intact on the long sides as possible. Push one portion of shrimp mixture under skin of each breast piece. Carefully smooth the mixture down the length of the chicken as evenly as you can.
• Bake the chicken at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes, or until chicken tests done. I put mine on a rimmed cookie sheet, you could also use a 9X13 baking dish.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute the minced shallot until it just begins to brown.
• Add the wine to the shallots and simmer 5-10 minutes, until the wine has reduced to half.
• Add the tomato to the wine and heat through, then pour in the cream. Bring the wine mixture to a boil, then simmer until sauce reduces and thickens, another 5-10 minutes. Taste sauce and add salt and pepper to your liking.
• Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.

CREAM CHEESE AND SHRIMP STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• COMBINE THE ONION, GARLIC, RED PEPPER, JALEPENO,PARSLEY, SALT AND PEPPER AND MIX WELL. ADD SHRIMP AND FOLD INTO CREAM CHEESE MIXSTURE. WASH THE CHICKEN BREASTS UNDER COLD WATER ANDE PAT DRY WITH A PAPPER TOWEL. PLACE A BREAST ON A CLEAN CUTTING BOARD WITH THE SMALL END OF THE CHICKEN BREAST FACING YOU. PLACE YOUR LEFT HAND ON TOP OF THE BREAST AND CUT ¾ THE WAY THROUGH THE BREASTGOING AT A SLIGHT ANGEL DOWN .(NOTE NOT YOUR HAND) OPEN UP THE BREAST LIKE A BOOK ON THE CUTTING BOARD AND PLACE A PIECE OF PLASTIC WRAP OVER IT. THEN TAKE A MEAT TENDERIZING HAMMER WITTH A FLAT SIDE AND FLATTEN THE CHICKEN BREAST TO EQUAL THICKENESS. REPEAT WITH OTHER BREAST. PLACE BREAST ON THE CUTTING BOARD AND PLACE HALF THE CREAM CHEESE MIXTURE ON ONE SIDE AND FOLD OVER. TAKE TWO SLICES OF TURKEY BACON AND WRAP EACH ONE. PLACE ON A LIGHTLY OILED COOKIE SHEET AND BAKE AT 350' FOR 35 TO 40 MINUTES OR UNTIL TEMPETURE REACHES 165'.

SHRIMP-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, onions, mayonnaise, tarragon, lemon juice and Liquid Smoke if desired. Place about 1/3 cup down the center of each chicken breast half; fold chicken over filling and secure with toothpicks., Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or no longer pink. Discard toothpicks.

CHEESE- STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS TOPPED WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degreese.With flat mallet pound each piece to 1/2 in.thickness.Cut 5 in.wide pocket in each.Cutting almost through to the edge.
• In bowl combine parsley,parmesan,and scallion,reserve 1 tbsp.mixture.Fill pocket of each chicken piece with scant 3 tbsp.of remaining mixture.Press mixture down to adhere.Replace top of each pocket over mixture,press to seal.
• Combine seasoning,salt,pepper and garlic.Sprinkle half of garlic mixture over chicken tops.Toss shrimp with remaining garlic mixture.In large skillet heat 1 tbsp.oil over medium-high heat.Add chicken,cook,turning once,until browned,4 minutes per side.Transfer to jellyroll pan.In same skillet heat remaining oil.Add shrimp,cook,turning once,until browned,2 minutes per side.
• Arrange shrimp over top of chicken.Top with cheese.Roast until chicken is no longer pink in center and cheese is melted.About 15-20 minutes.Sprinkle with reserved parsley scallion mixture.
• Serve over rice.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place 4 of the chicken breast halves, skinned side down, on a flat surface. Using a sharp knife, slice halfway through the meatiest portion of each breast half. Open up the breast, butterfly-style, and pound lightly with a mallet without breaking the tissues. On one half of the underside of the breast there is a detachable piece of meat known as the fillet. Remove and pound each of these lightly to flatten. Set aside.
• Cut the remaining chicken breast half into 1-inch cubes. Put the cubes in the container of a food processor or electric blender and start blending while adding the cream, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper. Blend thoroughly. There should be about 1/2 cup. Arrange 2 of the shrimp close together in the center of each flattened chicken breast half. Spoon an equal portion of the blended mixture over the shrimp. Cover with flattened fillets. Fold the outer portions of each chicken breast half over the filling to enclose it compactly.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a skillet large enough to hold the chicken in one layer. Add the onion and shallots and cook until wilted.
• Slice off the core end of the tomato and cut the tomato into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Add these to the skillet. Add the thyme, basil and wine. Arrange the stuffed breast halves over the mixture and bring to the boil. Cover closely and cook 10 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken breasts to a warm serving dish. Cook the sauce down over high heat about 2 minutes.
• Swirl in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and add the parsley. Stir. Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts and serve hot.

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.

CREAM CHEESE, GARLIC, AND CHIVE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, chives, and garlic. Divide the mixture into 4 balls.
• Place 1 cream cheese ball in the center of each butterflied chicken breast half. Fold the chicken over the cream cheese, wrap with a slice of turkey bacon, and secure with toothpicks. Arrange the chicken in a baking dish. Pour the butter over the chicken.
• Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bacon is crisp and the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

SHRIMP STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE - (2/5)

Steps:

• Saute celery and green onions in 1/4 cup margarine until tender. Add mayonnaise, broth, lemon juice, and hot sauce and stir well. Add rinsed shrimp, bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper, stir well, and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 F and grease pan. Place chicken breasts between wax paper and flatten with rolling pin to about 1/4 inches thick. Place stuffing mixture in the middle of a breast. Fold long sides over the mixture then fold the ends over. Secure with toothpicks. Roll in flour and dip into 1/4 cup melted margarine. Place chicken in pan and spoon undiluted soup evenly over the mixture. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 30 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika and serve.