Stuffed Chicken Breasts
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🥘 Category: Chicken
🍽️ Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
👩🍳 Description: Elevate your dinner game with these mouthwatering stuffed chicken breasts, a recipe passed down from my culinary-savvy sister. Impressively easy to assemble, this dish promises to tantalize taste buds and earn you accolades from family and friends alike. With its elegant presentation, it’s perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special occasions. Pair it with a flavorful rice dish and crisp salad for a complete meal that’s sure to satisfy.
Ingredients:
- 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 package frozen spinach
- 1 can water chestnuts
- 1 onion
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 stick of butter
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 482.1
- Fat: 28.7g
- Saturated Fat: 17.4g
- Cholesterol: 140.4mg
- Sodium: 498.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 21.3g
- Fiber: 4.7g
- Sugar: 5.1g
- Protein: 36.5g
Instructions:
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Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-lock bag and add Italian dressing. Allow them to marinate for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator, ensuring the flavors penetrate the meat.
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Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the thawed spinach, drained water chestnuts, finely chopped onion, and grated parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined, creating a flavorful stuffing mixture.
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Prepare the Chicken: Using a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. This not only tenderizes the meat but also ensures even cooking. Once flattened, coat both sides of each breast with breadcrumbs, providing a crispy exterior.
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Stuff the Chicken: Spoon a generous portion of the spinach mixture onto each chicken breast, spreading it evenly across the surface. Carefully roll up each breast, securing the filling inside, and fasten with toothpicks to hold the shape.
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Preheat the Oven: Lightly grease a glass baking dish to prevent sticking. Arrange the stuffed chicken breasts in the dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced for even cooking.
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Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small saucepan, melt the butter until smooth and pour it over the stuffed chicken breasts, ensuring each one is generously coated. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the juices run clear, indicating thorough cooking.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the toothpicks from the chicken breasts and serve hot, allowing the flavorful juices to mingle with the tender meat and savory filling.
With each bite, savor the succulent chicken paired with the delightful spinach, water chestnut, and parmesan stuffing, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Whether enjoyed as a cozy family dinner or showcased at a sophisticated dinner party, these stuffed chicken breasts are sure to be a hit, leaving everyone craving more!
