Cranberry Squash Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Name: Cranberry Squash Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts; ½ cup diced onion; ½ cup diced squash; ½ cup dried cranberries; ½ cup shredded cheese (reduced fat for a healthier alternative); ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup skim milk; 1 egg; 1 cup flour; 4 ounces Pam cooking spray (equivalent to approx. 4-6 sprays)

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken breasts
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced squash
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup shredded cheese (reduced fat for a healthier alternative)
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup skim milk
1 egg
1 cup flour
4 ounces Pam cooking spray (equivalent to approx. 4-6 sprays)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
In a small skillet, spray with pam cooking spray, add 1/4 cup olive oil, diced onions, squash and cranberries.
3
Over medium heat, saute ingredients until partially tender.
4
Gradually add shredded cheese making sure it does not burn.
5
Stir continuously until you have formed a creamy mixture.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Cut slits in the center of the chicken breasts and stuff one tbsp of creamy mixture into each piece.
8
combine 1 cup of milk and 1 egg in a mixing bowl.
9
Dip the stuffed chicken breast into the milk/egg mixture.
10
Make sure the creamy mixture is not oozing out of the chicken.
11
Use toothpicks if necessary.
12
Dip the chicken breasts into the flour, making sure to fully coat the chicken.
13
Place the remaining olive oil in a large skillet and bring to a medium heat.
14
Add chicken to skillet and brown both sides for approximately 5 min each.
15
Place chicken breasts in lightly greased baking pan ( Use pam cooking spray as healthier alternative).
16
Bake covered for 30 minutes.
17
Bake uncovered for 10 minutes.

665

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless chicken breasts, ½ cup diced onion, ½ cup diced squash, ½ cup dried cranberries, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Squash Stuffed Chicken 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.

Cranberry Squash Stuffed Chicken

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