Elegant Stuffed Chicken

Elegant Stuffed Chicken

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 6-8
  • About This Recipe

    “This is a real winner in our family. The stuffing is positively delicious and it is a ‘must’ to use the honey and salt on top. I usually double the stuffing because we love it so much, and the chicken pocket looks better if stuffed to the fullest. A definite company meal.”

    Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsbutter
  • 2mediumzucchini, shredded
  • 3sliceswhite bread, torn in small pieces
  • 1egg
  • 1/2 cupshredded swiss cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoonpepper
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt( use more to sprinkle on the breasts)
  • 6 -8chicken breasts( with skin)
  • 1/4 tablespoonhoney, warmed( enough to generously brush each breast)
  • Directions

  • Prepare stuffing: In 2 quart saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter; add zucchini and cook till tender, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat.
  • To the zucchini add the bread; stir in the eggs, cheese, pepper and salt.
  • Carefully loosen the skin on each of the breasts by pushing fingers between skin and meat to form a pocket.
  • Spoon some stuffing into each pocket.
  • Place chicken in baking pan and bake@ 350 degrees for 50 minutes or till fork tender.
  • Remove chicken from baking pan to serving platter.
  • Brush with the warmed honey and sprinkle with salt.
  • Reviews

  • “Liked the stuffing and the chicken was tender and flavorful.”

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