BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
I've taken the classic flavors of broccoli Cheddar soup and transformed them into a filling for baked chicken breasts. But feel free to grab whatever cheese, herbs and spices you've got and use those instead. This recipe would also work great with cauliflower and/or any type of cheese that has a decent melt factor. Firmer cheeses like Parmesan and Gruyère would be welcome additions, but I'd steer clear of anything that's extra-soft (think Brie or mascarpone) because we want the filling to stay intact.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl then add 2 tablespoons water. Cover the bowl (a large plate works best) then microwave for 2 minutes. Remove the broccoli to paper towels, drain very well and let cool slightly.
- Chop the broccoli into small, pea-sized pieces then return it to the bowl. Add the Cheddar, cream cheese, chives, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Arrange the chicken breasts on a cutting board, and using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket horizontally into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through to the other side.
- Divide the broccoli mixture among the chicken breasts, pressing it firmly into each pocket.
- Season the outsides of the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, salt, pepper and any other preferred spices.
- Divide the olive oil among two ovenproof skillets set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2 of the chicken breasts to each skillet. Cook the chicken until seared on one side, about 3 minutes, then flip it once and cook until seared on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer the skillets to the oven and continue cooking the chicken breasts until the thickest part of each breast reaches 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and serve.
GRILLED BARBECUE BACON-CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat a grill to medium. Prepare the chicken: With your knife parallel to the cutting board, slice each chicken breast in half horizontally without cutting all the way through; open like a book. Cover with plastic wrap and pound until 1/2 inch thick.
- Make the filling: Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp; crumble. Mix 2 tablespoons bacon drippings with the melted butter in a bowl. Combine the buttermilk biscuit, bacon, half of the drippings mixture, the cheese, chives and parsley in a separate bowl. Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper.
- Season the pounded chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and brush with the remaining drippings mixture. Spoon the filling over the top, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Roll up the chicken toward the pointy end; tie with 3 pieces of kitchen twine.
- Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil. Grill the chicken breasts, turning, until cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes, brushing with the barbecue sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then remove the twine and slice.
CHEDDAR-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Salsa and cilantro give these melt-in-your-mouth roll-ups a southwestern flair.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray square pan, 9x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Flatten each chicken breast half to 1/4-inch thickness between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cut cheese into 4 slices, about 3x1x1/4 inches. Place 1 slice cheese on center of each chicken breast half. Roll chicken around cheese, folding in sides. Brush butter over chicken rolls. Place chicken, seam sides down, in pan.
- Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Serve with salsa. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
AIR FRYER BBQ CHEDDAR-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Bacon-wrapped chicken breast stuffed with a mixture of Cheddar cheese, bbq sauce, and chopped cooked bacon.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cook 1 strip of bacon in the air fryer for 2 minutes. Remove from air fryer and cut into small pieces. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and increase the temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine cooked bacon, Cheddar cheese, and 1 tablespoon barbeque sauce in a bowl.
- Use a long, sharp knife to make a horizontal 1-inch cut at the top of each chicken breast, creating a small internal pouch. Stuff each breast equally with bacon-cheese mixture. Wrap remaining strips of bacon around each chicken breast. Coat chicken breast with remaining barbecue sauce and place into the prepared air fryer basket.
- Cook for 10 minutes in the air fryer, turn, and continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 114.3 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 986.7 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
GRILLED CHEDDAR-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Jazz up grilled chicken breasts with a surprise cheese filling and a peppy salsa topper.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cut cheese into 4 slices, about 3x1x1/4 inch. Place 1 slice cheese in center of each chicken piece. Roll chicken around cheese, folding in sides. Brush chicken rolls with butter.
- Place chicken rolls, seam sides down, on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook about 15 minutes, turning after 10 minutes, until juice of chicken is no longer pink in center. Serve chicken with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH APPLES & CHEDDAR
I have been meaning to give this elegant sounding chicken dish for years and have decided to share it here even though I haven't tried it yet. I originally clipped this from a magazine years ago and thought it would be a lovely choice for a romantic dinner.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- If you haven't already pounded your chicken breast halves, do so now- they should be 1/4" thin; season with salt and pepper to taste on both sides. Peel your apples unless you prefer them to have the skin on.
- Combine apple chunks,cheese, and bread crumbs in a small bowl.
- Divide the apple mixture into two portions and place one portion on top of each piece of chicken.
- Roll up chicken into a bundle, using toothpicks to secure if needed.
- Melt butter in a skillet, then brown the chicken briefly on both sides in the butter- just a few minutes each side to brown but not cook all the way through yet.
- Once browned, add wine and 1/4 cup of water.
- Cover pan and let simmer 15-20 minutes on medium-low heat- until chicken is no longer pink and completely cooked through.
- Remove cooked chicken from the pan using a slotted spoon and set on two plates.
- Remove toothpicks.
- Whisk together 1 Tbsp of water and the cornstarch well and add to the pan juices.
- Whisk until blended and cook and stir until thickened slightly (you may need to raise the heat a bit); test for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle over chicken and sprinkle parsley over tops as a garnish.
CHEDDAR STUFFED, BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREASTS
Fun Fact: The first bacon factory opened in 1770!
Provided by Amy H.
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Pound out Chicken breast so it is about 1/4″ thick. Salt & pepper chicken to taste.
- 2. Partially cook bacon in skillet over medium high heat until just cooked but not crispy. Set aside bacon. Reserve 2 Tbsp. drippings.
- 3. Saute onions in pan drippings until tender.
- 4. sprinkle cheddar cheese and sauteed onion on chicken.
- 5. Roll chicken breast up in a way so as to hide the cheese and onions.
- 6. Wrap partially cooked bacon around chicken breast. Secure with toothpicks.
- 7. Place chicken on a rack and bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.
- 8. Serve!
HAM & CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Want to impress everyone without working too hard? These chicken breasts stuffed with ham and cheddar are an easy take on classic chicken cordon bleu.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Make 2-inch-long cut in one long side of each chicken breast to form pocket, being careful to not cut all the way though to opposite side; fill with 1 cheese slice and 1 ham slice. Press cut edges of pockets together to seal.
- Spread mustard over chicken. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
- Bake 20 to 25 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 20, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 30 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0.75 g
CHEDDAR & ORCHARD APPLE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
I found this on the Sargento.com website and this was so good. Whenever my husband tells me that it's really good and I can make it again I figure it's worth posting. I hope you will try this and enjoy it as well.
Provided by Janet W
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Combine 2 tablespoons of the chutney, apple and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; mix well. Stir in 3/4 cup of the cheese.
- 2. Cut a pocket in side of each chicken breast, taking care not to cut through top or bottom of chicken.* Stuff cheese mixture into chicken, pressing edges together to enclose stuffing. Place chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush remaining 1/4 cup chutney over tops of chicken breasts. Combine breadcrumbs and remaining 1/2 cup cheese; sprinkle over chicken. Sprinkle paprika lightly over chicken if desired.
- 3. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.1, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 134, Sodium 420.8, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 40.4
APPLE & CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1.Combine apple, cheese, and bread crumbs. Set aside. 2.Flatten chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4 inch thickness. Divide apple mixture between chicken breasts, and roll up each breast. Secure with toothpicks. 3.Melt butter or margarine in a 7 inch skillet over medium heat. Brown stuffed chicken breasts. Add wine and 1/4 cup water. Cover. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink. 4.Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Combine 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch; stir into juices in pan. Cook and stir until thickened. Pour gravy over chicken. Cook's Note: I usually use double the stuffing (apple, cheese, bread crumbs)...and when it comes time to simmer it- just add all of the stuffing thats leftover to the pan. Its going to make this delicious sauce that you can spoon over the chicken and whatever carb you'd like to serve (i usually serve it with rice). You can also put a dash of cinnamon in the apple/cheese mixture to make it even yummier. It smells SO good when its cooking!!
GRILLED CHEDDAR-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Jazz up grilled chicken breasts with a surprise cheese filling and a peppy salsa topper.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cut cheese into 4 slices, about 3x1x1/4 inch. Place 1 slice cheese in center of each chicken piece. Roll chicken around cheese, folding in sides. Brush chicken rolls with butter.
- Place chicken rolls, seam sides down, on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook about 15 minutes, turning after 10 minutes, until juice of chicken is no longer pink in center. Serve chicken with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
CHEDDAR-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Salsa and cilantro give these melt-in-your-mouth roll-ups a southwestern flair.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray square pan, 9x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Flatten each chicken breast half to 1/4-inch thickness between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Cut cheese into 4 slices, about 3x1x1/4 inches. Place 1 slice cheese on center of each chicken breast half. Roll chicken around cheese, folding in sides. Brush butter over chicken rolls. Place chicken, seam sides down, in pan.
- Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Serve with salsa. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
ASPARAGUS AND CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
This is commonly sold in our local meat departments during the spring, but making your own at home will coast half as much as what you would pay buying it in the meat department.
Provided by debbie lopez @Debbwl
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Place 3 asparagus spears in the center of each flattened chicken breast and top each with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.
- Bring in sides of chicken and tie in 1 or 2 places with kitchen string.
- Season to taste (we like quite a bit) with lemon pepper seasoning and place in a baking dish. Add 1/4 inch of water to dish; cover and cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove cover and cook for 20 minutes more or until chicken is cooked through.
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