CHERRY PECAN STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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Stuffing a chicken breast is easy to do and elevates basic chicken. This version is stuffed with a creamy herb goat cheese and sweet, tart dried cherries. It's encrusted with a pecan crust. The chicken turns out perfectly moist and tastes amazing with the creamy cherry pecan filling. This is easy enough to prepare for a family...

Provided by Gretchen ***

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 c plain bread crumbs
1/3 c pecan chips
salt and pepper
STUFFING
1/4 c dried cherries
1/4 c pecan chips
3 oz chevre (goat cheese)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using a small sharp knife, cut a slit in each chicken breast to create a pocket about 4 inches long.
  • 2. In a small bowl, combine the stuffing ingredients.
  • 3. Stuff each breast with one quarter of the mixture.
  • 4. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 5. On a plate, combine the bread crumbs and pecan chips.
  • 6. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg.
  • 7. Then dredge in the bread crumb mixture.
  • 8. Heat a little oil in a large nonstick oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken on each side for 3-4 minutes.
  • 9. Transfer to the oven and bake for 16 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

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