MUSHROOM-RICE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Mushroom-Rice Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

Mushroom and rice stuffing turns ordinary chicken breasts into a terrific main dish that folks will remember. Pecans give harvest taste to the moist, tender chicken. -Pat Neu, Gainesville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/3 cups uncooked instant rice
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
1/4 cup butter
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
6 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the mushrooms, rice, onion and celery leaves in butter until onion is tender. Add water and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in pecans. , Stuff 1/2 cup of rice mixture under the skin of each chicken breast half. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 42g protein.