Best 4 Stuffed Chicken Breast Scd Recipes

CHEESY SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425˚F with a rack in the center. In a mixing bowl, mash together cream cheese, mayo and garlic with a fork then stir in mozzarella, parmesan and chopped spinach leaves until combined.
• Lay chicken on a flat surface and cut slit 3/4 of the way through without cutting all the way through. Stuff each chicken breast with 1/3 of the mixture and seal horizontally with a toothpick (make sure the chicken breast can lay flat on the sides for searing.
• Season the outside of the chicken breast all over with 3/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp paprika, or season to taste.
• Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in an oven-proof pan such as cast iron, or large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté for 4 minutes per side until golden brown on each side.
• Flip a second time and immediately transfer skillet to preheated oven. Bake at 425˚F for 10-15 minutes until thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers at 165˚F. Rest chicken 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon pan juices over chicken to serve.

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl then add 2 tablespoons water. Cover the bowl (a large plate works best) then microwave for 2 minutes. Remove the broccoli to paper towels, drain very well and let cool slightly.
• Chop the broccoli into small, pea-sized pieces then return it to the bowl. Add the Cheddar, cream cheese, chives, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir until well combined.
• Arrange the chicken breasts on a cutting board, and using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket horizontally into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through to the other side.
• Divide the broccoli mixture among the chicken breasts, pressing it firmly into each pocket.
• Season the outsides of the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, salt, pepper and any other preferred spices.
• Divide the olive oil among two ovenproof skillets set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2 of the chicken breasts to each skillet. Cook the chicken until seared on one side, about 3 minutes, then flip it once and cook until seared on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the skillets to the oven and continue cooking the chicken breasts until the thickest part of each breast reaches 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and serve.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST (SCD)

Steps:

• Breading mixture - Mix the Breading ingredients in a bowl.
• Stuffing mixture- In another bowl mix the 1/2 cup almond flour, spinach and cheese with the egg.
• Dust one chicken breast with the breading mixture covering both sides of the chicken. Take about 2 heaping tablespoons of the stuffing mixture and roll it up in the breast. Secure the roll with about 3 toothpicks. Put a little olive oil in the bottom of a casserole dish and place the rolls in there.
• Cook at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
• Serve with salad and steamed broccoli.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST (SCD)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375F.
• On stovetop, heat a saute pan, add half the butter. Add onions and mushrooms and saute until golden brown. Add cranberries, prunes, and seasonings and cook for three minutes. Add almond flour and stir well, cooking another 2 minutes until mixture thick and browned.
• Spread foil on a small roasting or broiling pan with edges up to prevent juices from leaking. Remove stuffing mixture to a plate and scrape pan bits to the side.
• Spread stuffing on half the chicken breast, cover with other half and ties with string in three places.
• Brown this roll well on both sides ( about 5 minutes on each side).
• Place on foil lined pan and cover loosely with more foil.
• Bake covered one hour. Remove foil, add chicken stock to drippings and baste chicken roll. Continue baking another 15 minutes, basting a few times.
• Remove chicken and allow it to cool a few minutes before slicing.