Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
Fire roasted apple & cranberry stuffing, pecan panko crumbs with maple cream
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Ingredients
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For the Stuffing
For the Chicken
For the Maple Cream Sauce
Method
Prepare the Stuffing
- 1
- 2
Mix the Stuffing
In a bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables, diced fire-roasted apples, dried cranberries, chicken broth, and pecan panko crumbs. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 4
Stuff the Chicken Breasts
Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each chicken breast. Stuff each breast with the prepared stuffing mixture and secure with toothpicks if necessary. Season the outside of the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Bake the Chicken
Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
Prepare the Maple Cream Sauce
- 6
Make the Sauce
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the heavy cream and maple syrup, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
Serve
- 7
Plate the Dish
Remove the toothpicks from the chicken breasts if used. Serve the stuffed chicken drizzled with the maple cream sauce.
