Louisiana Baked Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Louisiana Baked Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 1/4 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 42 saltine crackers, coarsely crushed; 1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled, chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots; 1 Tbsp. chopped green onions; 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves; 8 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 lb.), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness; 1 cup apricot preserves; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 Tbsp. HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans
1/4 cup chopped celery
42 saltine crackers, coarsely crushed
1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1 Tbsp. chopped green onions
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
8 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 lb.), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp. HEINZ Apple Cider Vinegar

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Melt butter in large skillet on medium-high heat.
3
Add nuts and celery; cook 2 to 3 min.
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or until celery is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Stir in cracker crumbs, apples, apricots, onions, pepper and thyme.
7
Place chicken, smooth sides down, on work surface; top each with 1/3 cup nut mixture.
8
Roll up, starting at one short end of each; secure with wooden toothpicks.
9
Spread any remaining nut mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray; top with chicken.
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Cover.
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Bake 30 min.
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(Chicken will not be done.)
13
Meanwhile, mix preserves, orange juice and vinegar until blended.
14
Reserve 1/2 cup preserves mixture; spoon remaining over chicken.
15
Bake 15 min.
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or until chicken is done.
17
Heat broiler.
18
Broil chicken, 6 inches from heat, 3 to 5 min.
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or until golden brown.
20
Discard toothpicks from chicken.
21
Serve chicken topped with reserved preserves mixture.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter or margarine, 1/4 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans, 1/4 cup chopped celery, 42 saltine crackers, coarsely crushed, and more.

Yes, Louisiana Baked Stuffed Chicken Breasts 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.

Louisiana Baked Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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