Baked Stuffed Boneless Chicken Breasts
- 8 boneless chicken breast halves (about 3 pounds with or without the skin)
- salt & fresh ground pepper
- 2 -3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 - 2/3 cup chicken stock
- olive oil (to brush on the chicken)
- Preheat the oven to 350u0b0F.
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts.
- Trim any fat around the edges.
- If you wish, remove the white tendon running through the tenderloins.
- Place the chicken breasts 1 at a time between sheets of wax paper and gently pound with a mallet until about 3/8 inch thick.
- Season with salt and ground black pepper.
- Heat unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium high heat until the foam begins to subside.
- Add onions and cook, stirring, until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Remove the mixture to a bowl and stir in bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, rosemary, sage, salt and pepper.
- Stir in the chicken stock.
- The stuffing should be just moist enough to hold together in a crumbly ball when squeezed firmly in the hand.
- Do not over moisten.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings.
- Lightly oil a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- Place 1/4 cup stuffing on the center of the underside of each breast and press lightly to compact it.
- Bring the top and bottom flaps of the chicken up over the stuffing, slightly overlapping the ends, then fold up the sides to enclose the stuffing completely.
- Lay the packets seam side down in the pan and brush with olive oil.
- Season with Salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Bake until the chicken is lightly browned and feels firm when pressed, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
chicken breast halves, salt, butter, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, rosemary, sage, salt, ground black pepper, chicken stock, olive oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/baked-stuffed-boneless-chicken-breasts-54066 (may not work)