Cheese Stuffed Chicken With Apricot Sauce Recipe

Name: Cheese Stuffed Chicken With Apricot Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breasts, with skin on; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (or the cheese you prefer - cheddar, romano, swiss); 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons melted butter; Sauce; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup apricot nectar; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons apple brandy; 6 dried apricots, chopped; Garnish; chopped chives or parsley

Servings: persons

6 boneless chicken breasts, with skin on
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (or the cheese you prefer - cheddar, romano, swiss)
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter
Sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup apricot nectar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons apple brandy
6 dried apricots, chopped
Garnish
chopped chives or parsley

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Combine remaining ingredients, except butter.
3
Using your finger, carefully separate skin from flesh, leaving one side attached.
4
Lift unattached skin and spoon 1/6 of stuffing between skin and chicken, smooth and close opening with a toothpick.
5
Place skin side up in a shallow baking dish, brush with melted butter and bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
6
Meanwhile prepare the sauce:
7
In a sauce pan combine chicken broth, apricot nectar and cornstarch, cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
8
Add brandy and chopped apricots, cook 2 minutes more.
9
To serve, pour sauce over chicken and garnish with chopped chives or parsley.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless chicken breasts, with skin on, 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (or the cheese you prefer - cheddar, romano, swiss), 1 egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Cheese Stuffed Chicken With Apricot Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese Stuffed Chicken With Apricot Sauce

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