LEEK AND HERB STUFFED CHICKEN
You're likely to find a lot of herb stuffed chicken breast recipes out there, but this chicken leek recipe is totally unique. It makes great use of leeks, an aromatic that's uncommon on the dinner table, but easy to find. -Shirley Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute leeks in oil until almost tender. Add the rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper; saute 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; cool., Flatten each chicken breast half to 1/4-in. thickness; top with leek mixture. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. , In a small shallow bowl, combine the pecans, bread crumbs, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Brush mustard over chicken, then coat with pecan mixture. Place seam side down in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Drizzle with oil. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 929mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
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Muhammad Hashem
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected. But it was worth it in the end because the dish was so delicious.
alamin ap
[email protected]I had some trouble finding leeks at the grocery store. I ended up using green onions instead and the dish still turned out great.
Isaac Boadu
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of salt next time.
Wesihun Aebu
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Salman Jani
[email protected]5 stars!
Kara
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new way to cook chicken.
Ilyes Abdstar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did because the leeks were actually really good in this dish. The herbs really helped to balance out the flavor.
W A
[email protected]The leek and herb stuffing was a great way to add flavor to the chicken. I also liked that the recipe called for roasting the chicken on a bed of vegetables, which helped to keep it moist.
Gbanzab Raymond
[email protected]This dish was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The only thing I would do differently next time is add a bit more salt to the stuffing.
Cassandra Guerrero
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The stuffing was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Devraj Rai
[email protected]This leek and herb stuffed chicken recipe was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly balanced, with the leeks adding a subtle sweetness and the herbs providing a savory touch. The chicken was cooked to perfection, moist and succulent on the