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SUNNY'S EASY CHEESE AND CRANBERRY STUFFED CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE



Sunny's Easy Cheese and Cranberry Stuffed Chicken with Cranberry Glaze image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces Italian blend shredded cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 chicken breasts, at ROOM TEMPERATURE!
Olive oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make and freeze the stuffing: Mash together the goat cheese, shredded cheese, cranberries, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl with a fork. (You can use your hands to mix it really well.) Taste a 'lil bit and add a pinch of salt if needed. Divide the cheese mixture into four sections and shape into torpedo-like logs a bit shorter than the length of the chicken breasts. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • Prepare the chicken: Use a paring knife to cut a pocket into the short, fat end of a chicken breast, that will run through much of the length of the breast, without cutting all the way through. It may take a few strokes with the knife. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Remove the stuffing from the freezer and insert one log in each pocket. If necessary, trim the logs to fit into the pockets. Secure the openings with toothpicks.
  • Season and grill the chicken: Preheat the grill for direct and indirect grilling at 350 degrees F and oil the grates.
  • Brush olive oil on the chicken and sprinkle on all sides with salt and pepper. Place the chicken over the direct heat of the grill and cook until a peek beneath reveals grill marks, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and place over the indirect heat of the grill to finish. Remove when a check with a thermometer shows the chicken to be at around 155 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the chicken from the grill and tent with aluminum foil for 5 to 10 minutes. The temperature of the chicken should increase to 165 degrees F.
  • Make the glaze: Combine the chicken stock, cranberries, honey, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the toothpicks from the chicken, transfer to plates, and serve each with a spoon of glaze over the top.

STUFFING STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



Stuffing Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

I found this recipe in a magazine. It's an easy company dish, and I can halve it to satisfy a craving for roast chicken without more leftovers than we can ever possibly eat! -Carol Mead, Los Alamos, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/4 cup boiling water
3 cups soft bread crumbs
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small nonstick skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. In a large bowl, dissolve bouillon in boiling water. Stir in the bread crumbs, milk, herbs and celery mixture. Set aside., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread bread crumb mixture over chicken; roll up. Secure with toothpicks., Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Melt remaining butter and brush over chicken. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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