Pecan Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

Name: Pecan Stuffed Chicken Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts; 1 onion, small, diced fine; 1 cup pork sausage, cooked, crumbled; 2/3 cup breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon parsley, minced; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup pecans, chopped; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken breasts
1 onion, small, diced fine
1 cup pork sausage, cooked, crumbled
2/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon parsley, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
To prepare stuffing: Over med low heat melt 1 tbs butter in small skillet and add finely diced onion with a pinch of salt. sweat onion till soft and opaque. turn up heat to med and add sausage. Crumble sausage as fine as you can get it as it cooks with side of spatula.
2
Drain excess fat and let cool. Add bread crumbs, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper, pecans. Mix well and add beaten egg to hold it all together.
3
Cut a pocket in the thick side of the chicken breast (butterfly cut) and fill with stuffing. Brown both side of breast in skillet. Place in casserole dish and add 1 cup chicken broth.
4
Bake @ 350 degrees F for 25 - 30 minutes or until done. Chicken should come out tender with no dryness.
5
Pour off broth into a small sauce pan, bring to a boil and stir in 1tbs slurried flour to thicken. Salt and pepper to taste if needed. Pour gravy over stuffed chicken breasts.

908

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken breasts, 1 onion, small, diced fine, 1 cup pork sausage, cooked, crumbled, 2/3 cup breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Pecan Stuffed Chicken Breast 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.

Pecan Stuffed Chicken Breast

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