Stuffed Chicken Royale

Portions:4
Cooking Time:1 hour 45 minutes
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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
  • 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
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American