Pecan Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Cream Cheese and Broccoli Recipe

Yields: 9 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• cup butter
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon chopped pimento
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets
• 1 small onion, minced
• cup sour cream
• 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the broccoli/cream cheese filling. In a medium saucepan, combine lemon juice, butter, garlic, basil, and pimento. Heat over low heat until the butter melts.

Step 2: Add the 1 cup chopped pecans, broccoli, and minced onion. Cook until the broccoli becomes tender. Then, add the sour cream and cream cheese. Stir everything together until the mixture is smooth.

Step 3: Allow the filling to cool, cover it, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 4: For the chicken, take each breast and place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chilled filling in the center. Roll up the chicken breasts, tucking in the sides, and secure with toothpicks.

Step 5: In a shallow dish, beat the egg. In another shallow dish, combine bread crumbs and the remaining cup chopped pecans.

Step 6: Dip each chicken roll first into the beaten egg, then coat it with the pecan bread crumb mixture.

Step 7: Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the coated chicken rolls on both sides, about 2 to 4 minutes per side.

Step 8: Once browned, transfer the chicken rolls to a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the meat is no longer pink inside.

Step 9: Serve the chicken with a small portion of the leftover broccoli/cream cheese mixture on top of each breast for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 514
• Total Fat: 39g (49% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 16g (78% DV)
• Cholesterol: 138mg (46% DV)
• Sodium: 311mg (14% DV)
• Total Carbohydrates: 14g (5% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 3g (10% DV)
• Total Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 30g (60% DV)
• Vitamin C: 15mg (17% DV)
• Calcium: 86mg (7% DV)
• Iron: 2mg (12% DV)
• Potassium: 466mg (10% DV)

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.