CHEESY BASIL-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
I got this recipe out of The Best of America's Test Kitchen book. Its simple and it's a real family pleaser :) I served this with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli for a complete meal. Note: Avoid thin chicken breasts for this recipe; they are difficult to stuff without tearing. Preshredded or part-skim mozzarella will also work in the filling, but it will be grainy.
Provided by StrikingEyes00
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Combine the cheese, 2 Tbls. of the basil, cream, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of the garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper to taste in a medium bowl.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and cut off any fat. Cut a pocket in the thickest part of the chicken breast and gently work the knife back and forth until the pocket extends down into most of the breast.
- Scoop one-quarter of the filling into each breast.
- Seal the opening by threading a toothpick or wooden skewer through the chicken about 1/4 inch from the opening.
- Transfer the stuffed breasts to a 13 by 9-inch baking dish and spread evenly with mayonnaise.
- Pulse the bread in a food processor to coarse crumbs, about 8 pulses. Toss the breadcrumbs with 1 teaspoons garlic, 2 Tbls. basil, and 1 Tbls. of EVOO. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the chicken, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Toss the tomatoes with 1 Tbls. EVOO, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste. Arrange in the baking dish around the chicken. Bake until the crumbs are golden brown and the thickest part of the chicken registers 160 degrees, about 25 minutes.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.4, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 104, Sodium 382.6, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 35.1
EASY GARLIC AND BASIL STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Found this in among my torn from magazines recipes. I served it with a mix of steamed broccoli, cauliflower and carrots with cheese sauce and pan fried potato slices. Would also go well with a simple tossed green salad and tomatoes.
Provided by Jen T
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pre heat the oven to 180'C/350'F.
- Mix together until well combined the butter, basil and garlic.
- Cut a deep cut along each chicken breast to make a pocket.
- Fill pockets with the butter mixture, pressing in well.
- Carefully dip each breast into the beaten egg and then into the dried breadcrumbs, pressing on well.
- You can now either leave on a flat plate in fridge for 20 mins or longer to set crumbs or cook straight away depending on what time you have.
- Heat oil in a non stick pan over medium high heat and fry the chicken breasts for 2-3 mins each side or until golden brown.
- Remove from pan and place in a baking paper lined shallow baking dish and bake in oven for about 10 mins until cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.6, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 160.9, Sodium 347.6, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 35.5
BASIL STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
A light summer dinner with the taste of fresh picked basil, garlic, onions & a splash of soy sauce.
Provided by 1820farm
Categories Chicken
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place basil, chopped garlic, and 2 tbsp oil in food processor, pulsing until the basil is chopped, about 30 seconds. Avoid pureeing the mixture.
- Cut a pocket int each chicken breast. Put half the basil mixture into each pocket.
- Heat 1 teaspoons of oil in a frying pan. Add chicken breasts carefully to avoid the spilling the basil mixture from the pocket. Saute until lightly browned. Turn to brown other side. Remove from frying pan. Put chicken into an oven-proof container. Set aside.
- Brown onion in the same pan/oil used to saute the chicken adding another teaspoons of oil if needed. Add soy sauce. Remove onions from pan, add to baking dish, arranging so that the chicken breasts sit on top of the onions.
- Add a 2-4 Tbsp water to the frying pan. Stir, scraping to remove any browned bits. Add this to the baking pan.
- Cover. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Flip chicken breasts. Cover, return to oven and back 30 minutes more.
- Remove from oven. Slice each breast in half. Spoon onions and drippings over meat. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.7, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 322, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.3, Protein 14
BAKED GARLIC, BASIL AND CAMEMBERT STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
I have based this on my Easy Garlic and Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts as a variation. I used panko but you could use plain dried breadcrumbs. This recipe can easily be doubled.
Provided by Jen T
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180'C/350-375'F.
- Mix together the chopped basil, garlic and butter.
- Cut a deep cut along each chicken breast to make a pocket.
- Fill pockets with mixture and then place camenbert slices of top, pressing in well.
- Dust with a little flour and dip into the beaten egg.
- Add salt and pepper to the panko and stir.
- Roll breasts in the panko mix covering them well.
- At this stage you can either place in fridge for 30 minutes to set the crumbs or start cooking by placing the breasts in a greased or sprayed baking dish.
- Place in oven and bake for 15mins.
- Pour over the wine and continue baking for another 15 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through.
STUFFED TOMATO BASIL CHICKEN
This recipe is a great twist to everyday chicken. I was bored one afternoon and came up with this idea for dinner! This recipe can be reduced in fat by omitting the cheese and bacon.
Provided by Jodi Hanlon
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, slice chicken breasts horizontally, without slicing them completely in half. Open the chicken breasts like a book. Place chicken and marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- Place opened chicken breasts on a broiler pan. Place 4 basil leaves on the bottom half of each chicken breast. Top each with 2 or 3 tomato slices and 1 slice of cheese, and fold over top half of chicken (if necessary, fasten with toothpicks). Wrap 3 slices bacon around each chicken breast.
- Cook in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn chicken, and cook 15 minutes more. Remove from oven, and sprinkle chicken with Parmesan. Return to oven, and cook until cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 179.9 mg, Fat 49 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 58.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.9 g, Sodium 1850.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH BASIL WALNUT BUTTER
The dish takes barely 20 minutes to make. The inclusion of the aromatic herb makes sure there's no sacrificing taste for speed. The spiciness of basil enhances the richness of the walnut butter to bring a whole new flavor dimension to the traditional chicken dinner.
Provided by JustaQT
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To make basil walnut butter: Finely chop walnuts and basil leaves.
- Place walnuts, basil, garlic, lemon zest, 5 T of butter and salt in bowl of an electric mixer.
- Using paddle attachment, mix on medium-high until butter is smooth.
- Using a sharp thin-bladed knife, cut a large pocket in each chicken breast by inserting it horizontally into thickest end and carefully slicing from side to side without piercing the edges of breast.
- Divide butter in 4 parts and use your fingers to stuff each pocket with a portion.
- Don't worry if it spills out slightly; they will seem quite full.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Melt remaining 1 T of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- When it sizzles, lower chicken breast into pan, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until nicely browned, then turn chicken over and continue to cook, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes longer or until there is no sign of translucency when you peek inside one of the pockets.
- Some of the basil butter will have spilled out of the chicken to create a sauce in the pan.
- Transfer the chicken to a warm platter or individual serving plates and spoon the sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.8, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 114.2, Sodium 517.4, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 31.9
BASIL STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Make a main dish that really impresses tonight with our Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts recipe. Served over a bed of rigatoni pasta, Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts is as savory and delicious as it is impressive to behold. Treat your family to our Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts tonight.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make 3-inch-long cut in one long side of each chicken breast to form pocket, being careful to not cut all the way though to opposite side. Place chicken in bowl; drizzle with 1/4 cup dressing. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Mix bread crumbs, 1/4 cup basil, garlic and remaining dressing until blended. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Spoon about 3 Tbsp. of the crumb mixture into pocket in each chicken breast; place on foil-covered baking sheet.
- Bake 25 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Meanwhile, combine cheese and remaining basil.
- Cook tomatoes in saucepan until heated through. Serve chicken topped with tomatoes and cheese mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 660 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g
CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BASIL
Provided by Deborah Bernstein
Categories Chicken Mushroom Bake Goat Cheese Basil White Wine Bon Appétit New York
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For chicken:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Pound chicken between sheets of waxed paper to thickness of 1/4 inch using meat mallet. Pat chicken dry. Combine cheese, green onions and basil in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread cheese mixture lengthwise over half of each chicken piece. Tuck short ends in. Roll chicken up, starting at one long side, into tight cylinders. Tie ends with string to secure. Dip chicken in egg, allowing excess to drip into bowl. Roll in breadcrumbs, shaking off excess. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Refrigerate.)
- Place chicken in 8-inch square baking dish. Pour 2 tablespoons melted butter over. Bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- For sauce:
- Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add wine and boil 3 minutes. Add stock and boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and swirl in 4 tablespoons cold butter 1 piece at a time. Season sauce with salt and freshly ground pepper. Remove string from chicken. Cut rolls crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Fan on plates. Serve immediately, passing sauce separately.
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH PROSCIUTTO AND BASIL
Categories Chicken Mustard Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Mozzarella Basil Summer Grill/Barbecue Prosciutto Gourmet Small Plates
Yield Makes 2 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare grill.
- On a work surface spread prosciutto slices evenly with mustard. Top slices with basil leaves and sprinkle evenly with mozzarella. Starting with a short end roll up each prosciutto slice.
- Pat chicken dry and put on a work surface, skinned sides down. Remove "tender" (fillet strip located on either side of where breast bone was) from each breast half, keeping rest of chicken breast intact, and reserve tenders for another use. (There should be 1 tender from each breast half.)
- To form a long thin pocket in chicken for prosciutto roll: Put chicken breast halves on cutting board and, beginning at thicker end of breast half, horizontally insert a thin sharp knife three fourths of the way through center of each. Open cut to create a 1-inch-wide pocket in each half. Fit a prosciutto roll into each pocket and season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken on a lightly oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side. (Alternatively, chicken may be grilled in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan over moderately low heat.)
STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
These easy-to-make chicken breasts are stuffed with Brie, basil, and ham.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a paring knife, make a horizontal slit in wide end of each of 4 chicken breasts to create a pocket (do not cut all the way through).
- Wrap 1 slice Brie and 1 basil leaf in one slice ham. Repeat to make 4 bundles; insert into pockets. If desired, refrigerate, covered, overnight.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts, smooth sides down. Cook until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes; turn chicken. Add white wine, water, and 4 basil leaves.
- Transfer skillet to oven; bake until chicken is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with pan sauce.
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