Stuffed Chicken Royale
Equipment
- baking dish
- mixing bowl
- Paper or plastic bag
- Toothpicks or skewers
Ingredients
- 4 small boneless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt optional
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Pepper to taste
- –Stuffing–
- 4 cups soft breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
- Pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup water
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, prepare the stuffing by combining breadcrumbs, chopped onion, salt, thyme, pepper, melted butter, and water.
- Mix well.
- Pound the chicken breasts to flatten them slightly for easier stuffing.
- Divide the stuffing mixture evenly among the chicken breasts, placing it in the center of each.
- Securely seal each stuffed chicken breast with toothpicks or skewers to prevent the stuffing from falling out during baking.
- In a paper or plastic bag, combine flour, salt, paprika, and pepper.
- Shake each stuffed chicken breast in the bag to coat evenly with the flour mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in a greased baking dish.
- Brush the tops of the chicken breasts with any remaining melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, turning once halfway through cooking, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Once cooked, remove the toothpicks or skewers from the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken breasts before serving.
- Serve with mushroom sauce on the side.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this decadent dish with a medium-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier to complement the richness of the chicken and stuffing, and to balance the flavors with a touch of acidity.Nutritional Information
Calories: 440 kcal | Carbohydrates: 36 g | Protein: 23 g | Fat: 22 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 4 g