Garlic-and-Herb-Stuffed Chicken Breasts |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This simple stuffed chicken recipe is a favorite for entertaining. Although this recipe serves only four, it can easily be doubled for a larger crowd. Serve with rice and a salad for a complete meal. Ingredients:
4 (6-ounce) skinned and boned chicken breasts |
1 (8-ounce) container light buttery-garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese |
2 large egg whites |
1/4 cup nonfat buttermilk |
1/2 cup italian-seasoned breadcrumbs |
1/2 cup whole wheat cracker crumbs |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
Directions:
1. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and flatten to a 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
2. Spread cheese evenly over 1 side of each chicken breast. Fold short ends of each chicken breast over center, covering cheese, and secure with wooden picks.
3. Whisk together egg whites and buttermilk in a small bowl. Combine breadcrumbs and next 3 ingredients in a shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg white mixture, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
4. Cook chicken breasts in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until chicken breasts are browned. Place chicken on a wire rack, and place the wire rack in a jelly-roll pan.
5. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of chicken breast registers 170°.
6. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Alouette Light Garlic & Herbs Spreadable Cheese, and Neva Betta Whole Wheat Crackers.
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