Best 2 Italian Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipes
Italian stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for any occasion. The succulent chicken breasts are filled with a flavorful mixture of Italian herbs, cheeses, and vegetables, then baked to perfection. This dish is sure to please even the most discerning palate, and is sure to become a family favorite.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
ITALIAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Another frequently-made recipe from my days of cooking for a caterer. A really elegant dish that can be easily doubled for a dinner party. Savory chicken breasts stuffed with spinach-ricotta-pesto-prosciutto, and topped with a light mushroom sauce.
Provided by davianng
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast pine nuts 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Reserve.
- Put washed spinach in skillet, cover. Steam about 2 minutes. Place in strainer, rinse with cold water and squeeze as much liquid out as possible. Chop medium fine.
- Heat butter in skillet, saute shallots until soft.
- Increase oven to 375 degrees.
- Butter a shallow baking dish.
- Mix pine nuts, spinach, shallots, ricotta cheese, egg yolk and pepper.
- Pound chicken breasts slightly.
- Place 1/.2 slice prosciutto on each breast, followed by 1/6 of filling. Fold in half. Place in buttered baking dish.
- Mix melted butter and lemon juice. Spoon over chicken breasts. Bake, basting occassionally, for 30 minutes (or until tender). Remove to platter and keep warm.
- Make sauce: Melt butter in skillet, saute mushrooms 3 minutes. Remove mushrooms.
- Add stock to skillet, boil until rediced to 1/4 cup. Add wine, boil until reduced to 1/2 cup. Add cream, boil until reduced to 3/4 cup.
- Return mushrooms to sauce.
- Add whatever juices have accumulated in chicken dish to sauce. Bring to boil, stirring. Add basil.
- Serve chicken breasts on platter. Pass sauce separately.
ITALIAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
I seen this recipes on Kitchen Boss but decided to do my own variation of the recipe.
Provided by Megan Conner
Categories Poultry Appetizers
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 2. Marinade the chicken breasts in 1/2 cup of italian dressing for at least 30 minutes, I have did it as long as a day before cooking.
- 3. Take the casing off the sausage link, put the sausage in a frying pan and brown the sausage. Then add the chopped pepperoni and chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes longer. Drain the grease, and mix all of the cheese with the rest of the stuffing.
- 4. Take the chicken breasts out of the marinade and cut a slight incision in the thickest part of the chicken breast.
- 5. Take a regular spoon and start stuffing the chicken breasts. Be sure not to overfill them. (usually takes about 3 or 4 spoon fulls) Then take a tooth pick to seal the chicken breast.
- 6. Place the chicken breasts into a baking dish and then pour the remainder 1/2 cup of italian dressing over the chicken breasts, place some aluminum foil over the baking dish and put in the oven for approximately 1 hour.
- 7. Take the chicken out of the oven, and take the aluminum foil off, baste the chicken in the italian dressing left in the pan and continue to bake them for 15 minutes until golden brown.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken breasts: Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are of uniform thickness. This will ensure even cooking.
- Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will make it easier to cut the chicken breasts and prevent them from tearing.
- Pound the chicken breasts: Pounding the chicken breasts will help to tenderize them and make them more receptive to the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken breasts: Marinating the chicken breasts in a flavorful marinade will help to add flavor and moisture.
- Stuff the chicken breasts: Be careful not to overstuff the chicken breasts, as this can make them difficult to cook evenly.
- Cook the chicken breasts thoroughly: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken breasts are cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken breasts rest: Let the chicken breasts rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken.
Conclusion:
Italian stuffed chicken breasts are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. They are perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home.
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