Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Juicy chicken breasts packed with a rich, tangy blue cheese and cream cheese filling, coated in crispy breadcrumbs.
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Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 358.9

Description

This elegant yet approachable dish features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a luxurious mixture of soft cream cheese and sharp blue cheese. The filling is rolled in grated Swiss cheese for an extra layer of flavor before being encased in the chicken. The breasts are then dredged in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, creating a golden, crispy crust that contrasts beautifully with the molten, savory center. Searing them in butter adds a nutty depth, while finishing in the oven ensures the chicken is cooked through without drying out. Perfect for a special date night or a impressive weeknight dinner, this recipe brings restaurant-quality presentation to your home kitchen with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a bowl, blend cream cheese, blue cheese, 3 tablespoons of butter, and a dash of nutmeg until smooth.
  2. Divide the cheese mixture into 6 equal portions and form each into an oval shape.
  3. Roll each cheese oval in grated Swiss cheese to coat completely.
  4. Place the cheese ovals on a plate and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  5. While the cheese chills, place each chicken breast between two sheets of waxed paper and flatten to an even thickness.
  6. Spread 1/2 teaspoon of Dijon mustard evenly over the surface of each chicken breast.
  7. Place one chilled cheese oval in the center of each breast and fold the chicken over to enclose the filling completely, sealing the edges.
  8. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with bread crumbs.
  9. Dredge each stuffed chicken breast first in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat thoroughly with bread crumbs.
  10. Place the coated chicken on a plate and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to help the coating adhere.
  11. Preheat the oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC).
  12. In a heavy oven-proof skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over high heat.
  13. Sear the chicken breasts in the butter for 2-3 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and golden.
  14. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165ðF.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 358.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.1g56%
Saturated Fat 22.6g114%
Cholesterol 93.5mg32%
Sodium 553.6mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 1.9g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 7.0g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, stuffed, blue cheese, cream cheese, swiss cheese, breadcrumbs, oven-baked, dinner, comfort food, savory, protein, party food
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