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Italian Sausage Stuffed Chicken Breast
A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 446 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 16 ounce boneless chicken breasts skinless, 2 breasts
- 4 ounces mild Italian sausage
- 3 TBS breadcrumbs
- 3 TBS chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 TBS toasted pine nuts
- 1- ounce grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 3 TBS all-purpose flour
- 2 tsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 TBS chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and make sure you have all the ingredients together.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, basil, pine nuts, sausage, and cheese.
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally through the center to form 4 cutlets. Place the chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound each cutlet to 1/4-inch thickness without tearing the flesh.
- Remove the top sheet of plastic wrap and season each cutlet with salt and pepper. Divide the sausage mixture evenly onto the cutlets. Roll each stuffed chicken breast lengthwise into a log shape. Tie each roll with kitchen twine at 1-1/2 inch intervals. Alternatively, secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the rolls.
- In a large oven-proof sauté pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and butter. As soon as the butter melts, add the rolls to the pan, seam side down. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
- Place the pan in the oven. Roast the chicken for 15 to 18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer. Remove the stuffed chicken rolls from the pan.
- Using a potholder, place the pan over medium-high heat. Add the wine and cook for 1 minute or until the wine is reduced by half, scraping the pan to loosen the browned bits. Whisk in the chicken stock and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
- Remove the twine or toothpicks from the chicken rolls and slice them into 1/2-inch pieces. Place the chicken on a serving platter or individual plates and dress with the sauce. Serve with your favorite Italian sides and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
99mg
(33%)
Sodium
722mg
(30%)
Potassium
440mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 722mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.