This delightful dish features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a savory mixture of finely chopped mushrooms, diced ham, and dried chives. The filling is secured with skewers and browned in butter before being baked in a shallow casserole. Thinly sliced onions and a pinch of savory spice are sautéed in the pan drippings and spooned over the chicken, adding depth and aroma. The star of the show is the maple syrup glaze, which caramelizes slightly during baking, creating a sticky, sweet, and savory crust that perfectly complements the rich meat. Served with the pan juices poured over the top, this recipe is an elegant yet easy weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests. It pairs wonderfully with roasted potatoes or a crisp green salad.
Chicken Breasts In Maple Syrup
Description
This delightful dish features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a savory mixture of finely chopped mushrooms, diced ham, and dried chives. The filling is secured with skewers and browned in butter before being baked in a shallow casserole. Thinly sliced onions and a pinch of savory spice are saut&# 195;©ed in the pan drippings and spooned over the chicken, adding depth and aroma. The star of the show is the maple syrup glaze, which caramelizes slightly during baking, creating a sticky, sweet, and savory crust that perfectly complements the rich meat. Served with the pan juices poured over the top, this recipe is an elegant yet easy weeknight dinner that feels special enough for guests. It pairs wonderfully with roasted potatoes or a crisp green salad.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
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Season all-purpose flour with salt and pepper to taste in a shallow dish.
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Roll each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
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In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
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Add finely chopped mushrooms, diced ham, and dried chives; sauté until mushrooms are tender and liquid has evaporated.
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Cut a slit into the thick portion of each chicken breast to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
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Stuff each pocket with a spoonful of the mushroom and ham mixture.
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Secure the openings of the chicken breasts with wooden skewers.
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Add the remaining butter to the skillet and brown the stuffed chicken breasts on both sides over medium heat.
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Transfer the browned chicken breasts to a shallow baking dish or casserole.
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In the same skillet, sauté the thinly sliced onion in the remaining drippings until softened.
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Stir in the pinch of savory spice and spoon the onion mixture over the chicken breasts.
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Drizzle 1 tablespoon of maple syrup over each chicken breast.
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Pour water into the hot skillet and stir vigorously to loosen the browned bits from the bottom; pour this liquid into the baking dish around the chicken.
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Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
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Remove skewers before serving and drizzle with pan juices.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 165.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.6g6%
- Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
- Cholesterol 85.0mg29%
- Sodium 74.0mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 31.0g62%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
