Stuffed Chicken Breast
Chicken breast halves are perfect when cooking for one... just wrap and freeze them individually, then thaw and cook one at a time.—Alvena Franklin, Coldwater, Michigan1 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 50 min.
Ingredients
- 1 bone-in chicken breast half
- 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/8 teaspoon each dried thyme, basil and parsley flakes
- 2 slices day-old white bread, cubed
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
Directions
- Place chicken with skin side down on a piece of heavy-duty foil large
- enough to fold over the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; set
- aside. In a skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until soft;
- stir in seasonings, bread and broth. Place in cavity of chicken;
- fold over top and seal. Place in a small baking pan. Bake at
- 375° for 45 minutes. Open foil and bake 5 minutes more or until
- chicken is tender, juices run clear and stuffing is lightly browned.
- Yield: 1 serving.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 502 calories, 24 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 142 mg cholesterol, 897 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 44 g protein.
Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.