Peanut Stuffed Chicken Breast

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Advanced
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Tender chicken breasts stuffed with a sweet and savory peanut butter mixture, slow-cooked to perfection.
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This comforting Peanut Stuffed Chicken Breast is a unique twist on traditional slow-cooker meals. The chicken is filled with a rich blend of creamy peanut butter, honey, aromatic cumin, and dried mint, creating a complex flavor profile that is both sweet and savory. Slow cooking ensures the meat remains tender and juicy while absorbing the robust sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish offers a satisfying, hearty meal that pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles. The natural fats from the chicken render into the broth, adding depth without extra effort. It’s a creative, home-style main course that brings international flavors to your table with minimal fuss.

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Peanut Stuffed Chicken Breast

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 Calories: 205.5

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This comforting Peanut Stuffed Chicken Breast is a unique twist on traditional slow-cooker meals. The chicken is filled with a rich blend of creamy peanut butter, honey, aromatic cumin, and dried mint, creating a complex flavor profile that is both sweet and savory. Slow cooking ensures the meat remains tender and juicy while absorbing the robust sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish offers a satisfying, hearty meal that pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles. The natural fats from the chicken render into the broth, adding depth without extra effort. It&# 226;ÂÂs a creative, home-style main course that brings international flavors to your table with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bone the chicken breasts if necessary, keeping the meat as intact as possible.
  2. Shred or tear off small gobbets of meat from the bones, setting them aside for stuffing.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, cumin, and dried mint.
  4. Microwave the mixture for 30 seconds to thin it out, then mix well until smooth.
  5. Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture in a thin layer over each chicken breast.
  6. Place about 1/12 of the reserved shredded meat onto each breast and roll them up into packets.
  7. Secure each packet with butcher's twine or a toothpick to keep the filling inside.
  8. Arrange the twelve chicken packets in layers inside the slow cooker, ensuring they remain closed.
  9. In the same bowl used for the peanut mixture, add water to dissolve any remaining residue, then stir in the bouillon mix.
  10. Pour the bouillon liquid over the chicken packets in the slow cooker.
  11. Add additional water as needed to cover the packets by at least one inch.
  12. Cover and cook on High for 5 to 6 hours.
  13. Carefully remove the chicken packets from the pot and let them drain on a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 205.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.3g24%
Saturated Fat 3.0g15%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 120.3mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 13.0g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugars 8.9g
Protein 7.8g16%

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

Note

The rendered chicken fat that rises to the top of the cooking liquid can be skimmed off and saved. It makes a wonderful, flavorful base for future soups and stews.

If you prefer less fat, skim the oil from the top of the cooking liquid before serving.

Ensure chicken breasts are cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165ðF (74ðC) before serving.

Keywords: peanut, chicken, stuffed, slow-cooker, cumin, honey, mint, main-course, comfort-food, international, breast, peanut-butter, crockpot, dinner, family-meal
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