SPICY STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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These chicken breasts are moist and spicy and very easy to make. Served with spinach and couscous. Recipes number 28664 and 205674 were the inspiration. If you prepare the chicken breasts and filling in advance, the meal can be cooked and ready for family or guests in under 20 minutes.

Provided by cathianne

Categories     Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 4 plates, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained and rinsed
8 pieces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
1 fresh cayenne pepper
4 cups Baby Spinach, uncooked, divided
2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
4 chicken breasts
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon chili powder, divided
1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon orange juice
3/4 cup couscous
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Put the mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, chili pepper, lime juice and 1 cup of the spinach in a food processor. Process until is it almost a paste.
  • Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts. Cut a pocket in each. Put one quarter of the paste in each breast. Hold closed with toothpicks, broken in half. If you are not cooking them immediately, place the stuffed chicken breasts in a container and store in the refrigerator.
  • Place flour on a plate. Before flouring each chicken breast sprinkle a 1/4 of the chili powder and 1/4 of the lemon pepper on the top of the flour. Gently coat each side of the chicken breasts with the flour and spices.
  • Heat 2 T of the olive oil in a large frying pan and cook chicken breasts at medium heat on the first side for about 8 minutes. Remove toothpicks before turning.
  • Just before turning chicken, place 1 T each of olive oil, orange juice and lime juice in a pan. Add spinach and cook until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
  • Also just before turning chicken, place the water and 2 t of olive oil in a small pot. Bring to a boil, add couscous and cover. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Cook chicken on the second side for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • All three parts should be finished at about the same time. Place 1/4 of the spinach, 1/4 of the couscous, and 1 chicken breast on each plate and serve.

Haroon Aslam
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I made this recipe and it was dry and bland. I won't be making it again.


samuel leglessjoekeery
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This recipe is too spicy for me. Can I reduce the amount of chili powder?


Tshepo Mabula
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I don't have any chicken broth. Can I use water instead?


Bob M
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Can I use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?


Med BOURGH
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I'm allergic to nuts. Can I substitute something else for the almonds in the stuffing?


Raja Alyan
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe might change my mind.


MALAM CHAMHOUN TAFSIR EN TCHAMBA
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I've never made stuffed chicken breasts before, but this recipe looks easy enough to follow. I think I'll give it a try.


Binyam Behayilu
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This recipe looks amazing. I'm going to try it this weekend.


THANDOLWETHU DLAMINI
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I'm making this for dinner tonight. Can't wait!


Eva Luscious
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Delicious!


Sinicka Adrian
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So good!


Urmila Shahi
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again and again.


Birungi Beiza
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I've tried many stuffed chicken breast recipes, but this one is my favorite. The combination of spices and flavors is perfect.


Esmeralda Rubio
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I made this recipe last night and it was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the stuffing was flavorful and moist.


Mubashar Asghar
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The chicken breasts were perfectly cooked and the stuffing was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


agha umair
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My family loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the chicken breasts turned out juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.