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Pecan Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Cream Cheese and Broccoli

SUBMITTED BY: MARBALET PHOTO BY: foodaholic

"Chicken breasts rolled up with a creamy cheese-broccoli stuffing, dipped in egg and a pecan coating, browned and baked to magnificence! We make this recipe for all of our special friends and company that enjoy a really delicious and different chicken main entree."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 65 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  1 Hr
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped pimento
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. To Make Broccoli/Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium saucepan over low heat, heat the lemon juice, butter or margarine, garlic, basil and pimento until butter or margarine has melted. Add the 1 cup pecans, broccoli and onion and cook until broccoli is tender; then add the sour cream and cream cheese and mix all together until smooth. Let cool, cover and refrigerate to chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the broccoli/cream cheese filling in the center of each chicken breast, roll up, tuck in sides and fasten with toothpicks. Put the egg beat in a shallow dish or bowl, and mix the bread crumbs and 1/2 cup pecans together in another shallow dish or bowl. Dip the chicken rolls in the egg, then in the pecan mixture.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and saute coated chicken rolls in skillet until well browned on both sides, about 2 to 4 minutes each side. Place browned rolls in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and chicken meat is white. Serve with a small portion of leftover broccoli/cream cheese mixture on top of each chicken breast.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2007 by California Cookin'
After reading all the feedback. I noticed the most common negative remark was about how long... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2007 by frommyhometoyours
This recipe got rave reviews from all of my company! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2006 by SJEVES
WOW! This was great! Next time I will add some spice to the cheese mixture, it could have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2005 by MOLLYE6
My family loved this dish, everyone including one 16 mos,and 3 1/2 yrs! Before I served it I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2005 by KARA.
I'm giving this five stars based on my dinner guests' reactions. I enjoy this recipe,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2005 by AMYKINS81
Beautiful presentation, but I think there might be a little too much going on in the recipe. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2005 by KABOW
LOVED this recipe! Made it for my husband on his birthday and he said it was the best meal... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2005 by MedMimi
Very good recipe but I had to mess around with it a bit. First, there is way too much butter.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2006 by CARMIK124