CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN WITH APRICOT SAUCE

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A posted recipe request, sent me to a folder of recipes from our 1980's Gourmet Group. It was great to rediscover this easy, delicious way to transform chicken into a party dish

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 boneless chicken breasts, with skin on
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (or the cheese you prefer - cheddar, romano, swiss)
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup apricot nectar
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons apple brandy
6 dried apricots, chopped
chopped chives or parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine remaining ingredients, except butter.
  • Using your finger, carefully separate skin from flesh, leaving one side attached.
  • Lift unattached skin and spoon 1/6 of stuffing between skin and chicken, smooth and close opening with a toothpick.
  • Place skin side up in a shallow baking dish, brush with melted butter and bake uncovered for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile prepare the sauce:.
  • In a sauce pan combine chicken broth, apricot nectar and cornstarch, cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  • Add brandy and chopped apricots, cook 2 minutes more.
  • To serve, pour sauce over chicken and garnish with chopped chives or parsley.

Chastity Godfrey
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I'm not sure what the chef was thinking when they created this recipe. It's a disgrace to the culinary world.


Jein Lollis
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This recipe is so bad, it made me lose my faith in humanity.


Me Sajjad Hossain
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I'm calling the police on this recipe. It's a crime against humanity.


Lisa Dolan
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This recipe is an abomination. It should be banned from the internet.


Brenda Manganya
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I would give this recipe zero stars if I could. It's the worst recipe I've ever tried.


Heidi Foultz
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This recipe is a scam. It doesn't even work.


Jairo Petekci
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This recipe is a waste of time and money. Don't bother.


Benz29 Jimenez
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I've tried this recipe several times and it's always a disaster. I don't recommend it.


Md Mister
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This recipe is way too complicated. I gave up halfway through.


Mustafe Cali
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I followed the recipe exactly but the chicken came out raw in the middle. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Alex Frost
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This recipe was a bit too bland for me. I think it needed more seasoning.


Md Siamshanto
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I wasn't a huge fan of the apricot sauce, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.


BABLU PLAYZ
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The chicken was a little dry for my taste, but the apricot sauce saved the day.


Mano Shah
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients.


Saim Willson
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jose Campos
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I substituted goat cheese for the cream cheese and it was delicious!


Bikash Rai
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great weeknight meal.


Loser Loser
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The apricot sauce is amazing! I could drink it straight out of the jar.


Cameron Roy. P
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a total success. Everyone loved it!


jubayer Hoson
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This recipe was a huge hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the apricot sauce was the perfect complement.


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