Plantain Stuffed Chicken Breasts
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Poultry
🥩 Keywords: Meat, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
👩🍳 Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the fusion of flavors with these succulent Plantain Stuffed Chicken Breasts. Moist chicken breasts are filled with a delectable mixture of sweet plantains and gooey mozzarella cheese, creating a dish that’s bursting with savory goodness.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 ripe plantains
- 50 grams mozzarella cheese
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 607.1
- Fat: 28.4g
- Saturated Fat: 13.1g
- Cholesterol: 133.2mg
- Sodium: 258.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 57.4g
- Fiber: 4.1g
- Sugar: 27g
- Protein: 35.5g
Instructions:
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Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated for maximum flavor.
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Cook Plantains: Begin by slicing the plantains thinly. Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat, then fry the plantain slices until they turn a beautiful golden brown color.
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Drain Excess Grease: Once the plantains are fried to perfection, carefully remove them from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess grease.
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Mash Plantains: While the plantains are still warm, transfer them to a mixing bowl. Add the mozzarella cheese and butter to the bowl, then mash everything together until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
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Fill Chicken Breasts: Lay the chicken breasts flat on a clean surface. Spoon the plantain and cheese mixture onto each chicken breast, spreading it evenly across the surface. Carefully roll up each chicken breast, ensuring that the filling is securely enclosed inside. You can use toothpicks to help seal the edges if needed.
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Cook Chicken: Heat a generous amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet, seam side down. Cook for a few minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to medium heat. Transfer the browned chicken breasts to a baking dish, then place them in the oven to bake for an additional 10 minutes. This will ensure that the chicken is cooked through and the filling is warm and gooey.
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Serve: Once the chicken breasts are cooked to perfection, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Remove the toothpicks if used, then slice the stuffed chicken breasts into thick, juicy slices. Serve hot and enjoy the irresistible combination of tender chicken and flavorful plantain filling!
This Plantain Stuffed Chicken Breasts recipe is a true culinary delight, perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or simply treating yourself to a special meal at home. With its mouthwatering combination of savory chicken and sweet plantains, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
