Crock Pot Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Description:
This Crock Pot Stuffed Chicken Breasts recipe is a perfect choice for a delightful dinner gathering. With its rich flavors, it gives the impression that you’ve been toiling away in the kitchen all day! The savory “gravy” it produces pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, making it a meal to remember. Plus, any leftovers can be repurposed into a scrumptious sandwich for a quick and satisfying meal the following day!
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours and 10 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: Varies
Keywords: Poultry, Cheese, Meat, Kid Friendly, Spring, Summer, Winter, Weeknight, Easy
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 374.4
- Fat Content: 21.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 118.8mg
- Sodium Content: 355.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 3.8g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 0.6g
- Protein Content: 37.2g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ricotta cheese | 1 cup |
| Parmesan cheese | 1/4 cup |
| Pesto sauce | 1/2 cup |
| Chicken breasts | 6 |
| Salt | To taste |
| Pepper | To taste |
| Milk | 1/2 cup |
| White wine | 1/4 cup |
| Fresh basil leaves | As needed |
Instructions:
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Combine cheeses and pesto sauce: In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and pesto sauce until well combined.
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Prepare the chicken breasts: Lay out the chicken breasts and place a spoonful of the pesto cheese mixture onto each breast.
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Roll and secure: Roll up each chicken breast tightly and secure with toothpicks to prevent them from unraveling during cooking.
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Season: Sprinkle the rolled chicken breasts with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
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Transfer to crock pot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the crock pot, ensuring they are arranged in a single layer.
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Prepare the sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, and white wine until well combined.
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Pour sauce over chicken: Carefully pour the prepared sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the crock pot, ensuring they are evenly coated.
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Cook: Set the crock pot to low heat and cook for 4 to 6 hours, or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
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Garnish: Once cooked, garnish the Crock Pot Stuffed Chicken Breasts with fresh basil leaves for an extra burst of flavor and visual appeal.
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Serve: Serve the chicken breasts hot, accompanied by mashed potatoes or your favorite side dishes, and enjoy the delicious flavors!
This delightful recipe is sure to impress your dinner guests with its flavorful combination of cheese, pesto, and tender chicken, all cooked to perfection in the convenience of your crock pot. Whether it’s for a special occasion or a cozy weeknight meal, these stuffed chicken breasts are bound to become a family favorite!
