Best 2 Pecan Crusted Stuffed Chicken Recipes
Pecan crusted stuffed chicken is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. This dish features a tender and juicy chicken breast that is coated in a flavorful pecan crust, and then stuffed with a variety of fillings such as spinach, cheese, and mushrooms. The result is a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to impress your guests. With the right recipe, you can create a pecan crusted stuffed chicken dish that is both delicious and easy to make.
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PECAN-CRUSTED STUFFED CHICKEN
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of wax paper or plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thick (a meat mallet or wooden spoon works well). Pat the chicken dry and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper on both sides. Sprinkle the goat cheese lengthwise on one half of each breast; then sprinkle with dill, orange zest and more salt and pepper. Fold in the short ends--like folding a burrito--then, starting on the half with cheese, roll up into a tight cylinder. Close the seams with toothpicks.
- Whisk the eggs in a wide, shallow dish. In a separate dish, combine the breadcrumbs and ground pecans. Sprinkle the stuffed chicken with salt and pepper. Dip in the egg mixture and then in the breadcrumb mixture; shake off excess breading.
- Place the breaded chicken on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and spray with coconut oil. Bake to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Remove the toothpicks. Serve garnished with dill sprigs.
SPINACH-ARTICHOKE STUFFED PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS
I created this recipe for RSC #11. Tenderized pecan crusted chicken breasts loaded with spinach, artichoke hearts, and sun dried tomatoes, and oozing with asiago, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses.
Provided by Crafty Lady 13
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Squeeze the excess liquid from the spinach. Mix in a medium size bowl the spinach, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes, and the asiago, ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
- Combine the chopped pecans, corn flake crumbs and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
- Whisk together the 2 eggs with the milk in another shallow bowl.
- Mix the flour, cayenne pepper, salt and Italian seasoning in a third shallow bowl.
- Pound chicken breasts to approximately 1/4 inch thickness.
- Bread each chicken breast by coating each with flour mixture, then dipping into egg mixture. Coat one side of the chicken breast with the pecan mixture.
- Put equal amounts of spinach/artichoke mixture on each chicken breast on the side that does not have the pecan coating. Roll up the chicken breast and secure with a toothpick. Place in casserole dish that has been drizzled with olive oil.
- Bake in oven preheated to 350°F for 40 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Let set for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) before removing it from the oven.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check if the chicken is cooked by cutting into it - the juices should run clear, not pink.
- To make the pecan crust, use a food processor to finely chop the pecans and then mix them with the other ingredients until a coarse crumb forms.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can also use a knife to chop the pecans, but make sure they are finely chopped so that they adhere to the chicken.
- To stuff the chicken, use a spoon to carefully create a pocket in the chicken breast, being careful not to tear the chicken.
- Fill the pocket with the stuffing mixture and then use toothpicks to secure the opening.
- Bake the chicken in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Pecan-crusted stuffed chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of the crispy pecan crust and the flavorful stuffing makes this dish a surefire hit. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish perfectly every time.
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