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Stuffed Chicken

A delicious stuffed chicken recipe that combines tender chicken with a flavorful filling of rice, pecans, and cranberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: stuffed chicken, chicken recipes, main dish, comfort food
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Sauté diced onion and garlic until translucent.
  • In a bowl, mix cooked rice, sautéed onion, pecans, cranberries, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Carefully cut a pocket in each chicken breast.
  • Stuff the mixture into each chicken breast pocket.
  • Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
  • Place stuffed chicken in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 4g