Week Night Dinner Dates: Stuffed Chicken

Aside from steak dinners and incredible pasta dishes, my other favorite meal to make is stuffed chicken breast. It’s extremely easy to make and oh so good depending on what you decide to stuff your chicken with.

There are healthy choices and their are rich choices. The possibilities are literally endless for what you can put with chicken! Which is why it is one of my favorite dishes.

I’m going to give you three recipes that I have made and which have gained favorable approval. Such approval I judge by how long it takes for the plate to be cleared and the lack of talking between bites.

My boyfriend and friends alike have all given my stuffed chicken dishes two thumbs up!

Recipe 1: Chicken Breast Stuffed with Goatscheese & Spinach, Topped with Bruschetta Mix

Ingredients:

Large Chicken Breasts

Goatscheese

Baby Spinach

Tomatoes

Basil

Garlic

Olive Oil

Recipe 2: Chicken Breast Stuffed with Apple Slices & Brie, Topped with a Tarragon Cream Sauce

Ingredients:

Large Chicken Breasts

Granny Smith Apples (slicked thinly)

Soft Brie

Fresh Tarragon

Whipping Cream

Recipe 3: Chicken Breast Stuffed with Kalamata Olives & Sundried Tomatoes, Topped with Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:

Large Chicken Breasts

Kalamata Olives (cut in halves)

Whole Sundried Tomatoes (sliced)

Light Tomato Sauce

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The key to making stuffed chicken breast is having big enough breasts that can fit all of the above ingredients. Take the breast and slice in the middle and spread the chicken open. Once you have placed your desired ingredients inside the breast fold back over.

Wrap in tinfoil and bake on 350-400 degrees for approx. 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked all the way through.

Ideally you want the chicken to be plump and juicy, not dry.

The Toppings:

Making Bruschetta is easier then most people think. But if you are short on time then you can easily find it pre-made.

Plum tomatoes are the best to use. You can either peel them or leave the skins on. Cut into cubes and mix in with minced garlic, chopped basil, and olive oil. Some people add a little white balsamic but that’s based on preference.

Cream sauces are alsoeasy depending on the recipe. My Tarragon Cream Sauce is quite simple. In a pan put a half cup of whipping cream, bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Once the cream begins to thicken you can add the Tarragon. You don’t want to add it too early because it will get limp and loose it’s flavor.  Sometimes I add minced garlic for extra flavor.

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Adding Tomato Sauce is self explanatory if you buy it pre-made. The only thing I suggest is not putting too much on the chicken.

I would also love to hear other stuffed chicken breat ideas! Also, if you have any questions about the above recepies send me a tweet!

@missbrittanydow