Something a little different to do with chicken breasts, fancy enough for company, but not too time consuming for a weeknight. I would serve with wild rice and a nice veg, maybe asparagus.
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Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 chicken breasts, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Butterfly the breasts, spread open, and pound to 1/2-inch thickness.Top each breast with slice ham and slice cheese, tucking in any protruding ends.
- Brush the edges of each breast with egg, fold in half and seal in the ham and cheese. (save remaining egg).
- Pat the outside of the chicken dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 Tbsp butter in skillet over med-high until the foam subsides. Meanwhile, brush more egg onto the seam of each breast. then dredge in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Saute chicken, turning once, until golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes each side. Remove from skillet, cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Add remaining Tbsp butter to skillet and saute mushrooms and shallot, stirring, for 1 minute. Add wine to deglaze the pan. And cook till reduced by half, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add cream and simmer, stirring occasionallt, until reduced by half, about 6 minutes.
- Stir in any juices that have accumulated on the chicken plate, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve chicken topped with sauce, garnish with chopped flat-leaf parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 756, Fat 53.8, SaturatedFat 28.5, Cholesterol 275.9, Sodium 1422, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.6, Protein 46.3
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Malik Rasheed
rasheed-m53@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit expensive, but it's worth it for a special occasion meal.
Austin Messner
m-austin@yahoo.comI'm not a good cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great.
Rabbi Momin
m67@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. It's sure to impress your guests.
Naqeeb Awan
n-awan@hotmail.comI've never made stuffed chicken breasts before, but this recipe made it easy. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious.
Agofure Odiri
odiri-a33@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is succulent and the stuffing is divine.
gavin henry
g-h@hotmail.comI'm allergic to mushrooms, so I substituted them with chopped carrots and celery. It turned out great!
Ronald Alloway
ronald_a@aol.comI was disappointed with this recipe. The chicken was dry and the stuffing was too salty.
Yosaf qureshe
y.qureshe@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Zeba Buctowar
zeba-b97@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of chicken breast, but this recipe made me love it! The stuffing was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection.
Mahr Music
m.mahr@aol.comThe stuffing was a bit bland for my taste, but the chicken was cooked well.
brentonchristopher
brentonchristopher@yahoo.comThis is my new favorite chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Caden Judie
j@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Prophet A Abbey
prophet.a@hotmail.comThis recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken breasts were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.