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Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes
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You can see from the picture how this stuffed chicken recipe is simple yet very impressive. Nobody will know what the delicious filling is inside these tasty stuffed chicken breasts until they sample one, and then they will be amazed with the flavor. Nuts and chicken go together well. Maybe you have tried pecan encrusted chicken or Chinese chicken and cashews before. Pistachios are also great with poultry and you can use them to enhance your favorite baked stuffed chicken recipes. Stuffed chicken breast can be served with rice, noodles, fries, or potatoes, as well as a tasty seasoning vegetable or two on the side.
Pistachio Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
Stuffed chicken recipes are a popular choice for dinners that need to look great or special occasions. However, they are easy enough to make for an every day dinner, too. Baked stuffed chicken recipes take relatively little prep time for their incredible taste, and they allow you to do a lot with the same old boneless chicken breasts. In fact, you could make a different chicken recipe every day for a year and still only have made a small number of available recipes. Chicken really is that versatile!
This recipe features pistachios, a slightly unusual choice, for one of the best-stuffed chicken rolls we have encountered. Lemon, mint, and basil add to the unconventional flavor combinations for a dish that is sure to please and surprise. Garlic is also used in this recipe, as it is in many other stuffed chicken breast recipes. Treat your guests to this fantastic stuffed chicken and see them smile as they enjoy the incredible flavors.
Maybe you have made a ham and cheese stuffed chicken recipe, or chicken cordon bleu recipe, before and wanted to try something a little different next time. In that case, this would be a really nice dish to make because it is really good and the chicken breasts are stuffed with filling. Contrary to popular belief, there is nothing difficult about stuffing chicken and you can do it in one of two ways - either make a slit in the chicken and insert the filling or pound the chicken flat, lay the filling over it and roll the chicken up again.
Stuffed Chicken with Pistachio, Garlic, and Herbs
Ingredients -
8 boneless chicken breast halves
8-10 lemon slices
1 cup fresh basil leaves
½ cup fresh mint leaves
½ cup pistachio kernels
3 cloves garlic
½ cup grated parmesan or other hard Italian cheese
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Preparation:
Combine herbs, garlic, nuts, ½ cup of cheese and oil in a food processor or blender. Pulse to form a paste, stirring frequently.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with foil.
Cut a slit in each chicken breast, inserting herb paste and one lemon slice into each.
Place on baking sheet and sprinkle with cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Serve hot or cold.
(Serves 8)