Best 7 Italian Stuffed Chicken Breast With A Marsala Sauce Recipes

MARIA'S STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Slit open on the side for stuffing; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, spinach, garlic, eggs and 3/4 of the cheese. Mix well and stuff each breast with 1/4 of the mixture; secure with toothpicks and place stuffed breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over all and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

ITALIAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine 1 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend, garlic, basil, and oregano in a bowl. Combine Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs in a separate bowl.
• Cut one side of each chicken breast through the middle horizontally to within one-half inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book. Lightly pound chicken to flatten. Fill each chicken breast with Italian cheese blend mixture and close like a book over the filling. Coat the outside of each chicken breast with egg; press bread crumb mixture over egg layer to coat each chicken breast. Arrange chicken breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Pour spaghetti sauce over cooked chicken; top with 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend. Bake until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.

ITALIAN STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Beat the olives or sundried tomatoes, garlic and almost all the herbs into the cheese, then season. Cut a slit along the side of each chicken breast, then use your knife to open it out into a pocket.
• Stuff each breast with a quarter of the cheese mix, then press to close. Lift onto a greased baking tray. Season the top of the chicken, then overlap tomato slices over the top of each piece of chicken. Season, then scatter with the remaining herbs. Drizzle with olive oil.
• Roast for 20 mins until the chicken is golden around the edges and the tomatoes look a little shrivelled. Serve with a green salad and crusty bread to mop up the juices.

STUFFED CHICKEN MARSALA (OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Use a sharp knife to cut a slit horizontally along one side of the chicken breast, being sure not to cut all the way through the chicken - the goal is to make a "pocket".
• Fill each pocket with 2 slices of mozzarella cheese, 1/4 of the sun dried tomatoes, and 1/4 of the shredded parmesan cheese.
• Pinch together the open side of the chicken breasts and secure with toothpicks. Drizzle chicken with oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and Italian seasoning, rubbing in with your fingers.
• Transfer chicken to a large oven-safe skillet and brown chicken over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side. Place chicken on a plate while you prepare the marsala sauce.
• In the same pan (don't clean it) add marsala cooking wine, garlic, mushrooms, salt and pepper, and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a boil and cook for 3-4 minutes. Return chicken pan and spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
• Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked all the way through and cheeses are melted. Spoon sauce over the chicken, top with grated parmesan cheese and parsley or thyme if desired, and serve.

STUFFED CHICKEN MARSALA (IN A MARSALA COOKING WINE SAUCE)

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, add all Cheese stuffing ingredients and stir until well combined. Set aside.
• On the side of a chicken breast cut a slit to create a "pocket." Do not slice all the way through.
• Stuff each chicken breast with 1/4 of the cheese stuffing. You do not need to seal the chicken.
• In a large skillet, heat oil until it shimmers.
• While the oil heats, place flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow dish.
• Press each side of the stuffed chicken breasts in flour, shaking off excess.
• Cook the chicken breasts in the hot oil until the bottom is golden brown, turn and cook the other side until it is golden brown. (Does not have to cook all the way through. We just want to brown the chicken.)
• Remove the stuffed chicken breasts from pan and place in a baking dish.
• Bake the stuffed chicken breasts for about 20 minutes, or until juices run clean and the temperature of the center of chicken reaches 165°F.
• Add butter to the same pan that you cooked the chicken. Add onions and cook for about 2 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
• Add the Holland House® Marsala Cooking Wine to the pan and simmer on low heat.
• Add the heavy cream and cook until the sauce reduces by half.
• Place the cooked stuffed chicken breasts on a serving dish and top each with the cooked onions, mushrooms, and Marsala sauce.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH MARSALA CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in a large non stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook 6 minutes. Add spinach and parsley; cook 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in bread crumbs, egg white, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
• Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Insert a clean, sharp knife into the thickest side of each chicken breast. Make a 2 inch slit. Cut to, but not through the opposite side. Holding the knife blade parallel to the cutting board, guide the blade around the inside, creating a pocket. Be careful not to cut through the sides.
• Divide the mushroom mixture between the 4 breasts. Stuff into the pockets.
• Wipe the pan clean with paper towels. Heat 2 tsp oil in pan over medium heat; add chicken. Cook 5 minutes, turning frequently, until browned. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake for 13 minutes or until done at 400°F.
• Add wine to pan; cook 2 minutes over medium heat, scraping pan to loosen bits.
• Whisk together cream sauce mix, broth, and milk; add to pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice.
• Spoon sauce onto serving plates; arrange chicken over sauce.
• Yields 4 servings: 1 breast and about 1/4 cup sauce).

MARSALA CRAB-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in 2 teaspoons flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the crab, mushrooms and Parmesan cheese. , Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Top each piece with 3 tablespoons crab mixture. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; tie with kitchen string., In a shallow bowl, combine paprika and remaining flour. Add chicken rolls, one at a time, and turn to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining butter on all sides. , Add wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Remove chicken and keep warm. In a small bowl, combine flour and bouillon; stir in water until blended. Stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cut string off chicken rolls; serve with sauce.