Elegant Stuffed Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp butter
2 medium zucchini, shredded
3 slices white bread , torn in small pieces
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt (use more to sprinkle on the breasts)
6 -8 chicken breasts (with skin )
1/4 tbsp honey, warmed (enough to generously brush each breast)

Directions:

Prepare stuffing: In 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter; add zucchini and cook till tender, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat.
To the zucchini add the bread; stir in the eggs, cheese, pepper and salt.
Carefully loosen the skin on each of the breasts by pushing fingers between skin and meat to form a pocket.
Spoon some stuffing into each pocket.
Place chicken in baking pan and bake 350 degrees for 50 minutes or till fork tender.
Remove chicken from baking pan to serving platter.
Brush with the warmed honey and sprinkle with salt.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	538.15 Kcal (2253 kJ)
Calories from fat	297.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.08g	51%
Cholesterol	191.35mg	64%
Sodium	1176.43mg	49%
Potassium	516.25mg	11%
Total Carbs	19.59g	7%
Sugars	1.13g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.72g	11%
Protein	42.14g	84%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.4mg	13%
Calcium	177.5mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	261.21 Kcal (1094 kJ)
Calories from fat	144.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.06g	51%
Cholesterol	92.88mg	64%
Sodium	571.03mg	49%
Potassium	250.59mg	11%
Total Carbs	9.51g	7%
Sugars	0.55g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	11%
Protein	20.45g	84%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	2%
Iron	1.2mg	13%
Calcium	86.1mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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