Chicken Breast With Black Olive Stuffing Recipes

SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN POCKETS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute spinach in 2 teaspoons oil until spinach is wilted. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the spreadable cheese, 2/3 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast; fill with spinach mixture. Secure with toothpicks., Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the pepper and remaining bread crumbs and salt. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks before serving.

CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED W/ OLIVES & CHEESE

Steps:

• By hand or by using a food processor, mince the olives, parsley, parmesan, black pepper, jalapeno, garlic, and oil. Then make a 2 inch horizontal slit through each of the chicken breasts to create a pocket. Divid the stuffing between the four breasts. then brush flour over each piece.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Add oil to a skillet and saute the stuffed breasts on all sides for about 5 minutes or until just starting to brown.
• Combine the tomato sauce and basil and pour half of the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover with the chicken, pour the remaining sauce overtop of the chicken and spread evenly. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked, do not overcook. Garnish with basil.

OLIVE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Puree the ricotta, olives, thyme, and 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs in food processor.
• Spread the puree over the chicken breasts and roll starting at long sides, securing with toothpicks.
• Roll the breasts in remaining 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs to coat.
• Place breasts in baking dish, spray with olive oil, and bake until cooked through, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring broth, vinegar, and brown sugar to a boil and boil for 1 minutes.
• Cut each chicken breast in 4 slices, arrange on plates, and drizzle with the sauce to serve.

GOAT CHEESE AND OLIVE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Pit and thinly slice olives. In a small bowl stir together olives, goat cheese, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste until combined well. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
• To form a pocket in chicken for filling:
• Put a chicken breast half on a cutting board and, beginning in middle of 1 side of breast half, horizontally insert a sharp thin knife three fourths of the way through center, moving knife in a fanning motion to create a pocket. Form pocket in remaining breast half in same manner. Divide filling between pockets and spread evenly with a finger.
• Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. In a small heavy ovenproof skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown chicken, skin sides down, about 2 minutes. Turn chicken over and brown about 2 minutes more. Transfer skillet to middle of oven and bake chicken until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH OLIVES AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash the goat cheese and milk together until smooth.
• Mix in the garlic, parsley, oregano, and chile flakes.
• Stir in the olives and season with salt and pepper.
• On the thickest side of each breast, cut a deep, 3-inch-long pocket.
• Using your fingers, stuff the goat cheese mixture into each pocket.
• Close by pressing the flesh together, securing with a toothpick if necessary.
• In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Have ready a lid that's too small for the pan but will cover all the breasts.
• Cook the chicken on one side until golden brown, 5 to 6 minute Turn the breasts over, season with salt and pepper, and set the small lid on top of them.
• Continue to sauté until the chicken is cooked through, about another 10 minute Transfer the chicken to a warm serving plate.
• Pour the wine into the pan and cook, scraping up the flavorful brown bits stuck to the pan, until it's reduced to a glossy syrup.
• Drizzle the reduction over the chicken and serve.
• If you choose to serve with the ROASTED CHILE-CILANTRO SAUCE: In a blender or food processor, combine the poblanos, onion and lime juice and blend until smooth.
• While the blender is running, add the oil slowly until emulsified.
• Add the spinach and cilantro and blend until smooth.
• Add the honey and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve at room temperature.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS, FETA CHEESE, CAPERS, AND BLACK OLIVES

Steps:

• Place the chicken breast halves into a plastic zipper bag. Shake the bottle of Italian dressing and pour into the bag. Seal the bag and shake to thoroughly coat the chicken with the dressing; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
• Remove the chicken breast halves and shake off excess marinade. Discard the leftover marinade. Place the chicken between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
• Mix together the artichoke hearts, olives, capers, and feta cheese in a bowl; spoon about 2 tablespoons of the feta mixture into the middle of each flattened chicken breast. Roll each chicken breast around the filling and secure with toothpicks. Place the rolled chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken has browned and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes.

ASPARAGUS-STUFFED CHICKEN ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread mustard over one side of each chicken breast. Down the center of each, place two sage leaves, a cheese slice, ham slice and four asparagus spears. Fold chicken over asparagus; secure with toothpicks., Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip chicken in the flour, egg, then bread crumb mixture., In a large skillet, brown chicken on all sides in butter and oil. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add wine to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Pour over chicken. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks.