BLUE CHEESE, PECAN AND CRANBERRY-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded 1/4-inch thick
½ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
4 ounces blue cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 shallots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, sliced
½ cup white wine
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
¼ chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper to taste. 2. Mix the blue cheese in a bowl with the cranberries and pecans. Lay a chicken breast on a cutting board with the top side (where the skin was) down. Place one fourth of the blue cheese mixture in the center of the chicken breast. Wrap the chicken breast tightly around the cheese with kitchen string. Repeat with remaining chicken. 3. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat; add the chicken. Brown on both sides. Transfer chicken to a baking pan; place in the oven. Bake until cooked through, about 12 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, make a pan sauce. Add the shallots and garlic to the skillet and more olive oil, if needed. Cook over medium-high heat until soft. Add wine; reduce to a syrup. Add chicken broth and mustard. Whisk in the butter, a piece at a time, to thicken sauce. Remove from heat; add parsley. 5. Cut and remove the string from the chicken; serve the chicken, sliced crosswise, if you like, with the sauce.

Jn Daniel
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


JaJuan Steele
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I substituted goat cheese for the blue cheese, and it was still delicious.


Towhidul Masum
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The chicken was juicy and tender, and the stuffing was delicious.


Md Jeibon
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I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, but I loved this recipe. The stuffing was so flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Grayson Throneburg
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Shofik Yt
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I made this recipe for a special occasion, and it was a huge success. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was a perfect complement.


Kara Estep
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The stuffed chicken breasts are sure to impress your guests.


Precious Dube
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I was skeptical about the combination of blue cheese, pecans, and cranberries, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors all worked together perfectly, and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Peter Emmert (The 1956 Grey Goose)
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The stuffed chicken breasts are always cooked perfectly, and the stuffing is always moist and flavorful.


Aya Farroukh
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken breasts were juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy. I especially loved the crunch from the pecans.