Chicken Stuffed Bundles Recipes

CHICKEN-PROSCIUTTO BUNDLES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place chicken on cutting board. Holding sharp knife horizontal to board, cut a 3-inch deep pocket lengthwise in the thick side of each breast.
• 2. Place 2 basil leaves on each slice of mozzarella, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stuff each breast pocket with a cheese bundle. Wrap 2 slices prosciutto around each breast, anchoring with toothpicks.
• 3. Heat oil in large oven-proof nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook about 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer chicken in skillet to oven; bake 12 minutes or until done (internal temp 170 degrees F).
• Serving Suggestion: Serve with pasta primavera and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Mix cream cheese, spinach, mozzarella and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan until blended; spread onto chicken. Starting at one short end of each breast, roll up chicken tightly. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired.
• Beat egg in shallow dish. Mix remaining Parmesan and cracker crumbs in separate shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in crumb mixture to evenly coat. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove and discard toothpicks.

CHICKEN-PARMESAN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Pound chicken to 1/4-inch-thickness on work surface; turn smooth sides down. Mix cream cheese, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella and 3 Tbsp. Parmesan until blended; spread onto chicken. Starting at one short end of each breast, roll up chicken tightly. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired.
• Whisk egg in shallow dish until blended. Combine cracker crumbs and remaining Parmesan in separate shallow dish. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Dip chicken, 1 bundle at a time, into egg, then into crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat all sides with crumb mixture. Place, seam sides down, in prepared baking dish.
• Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). About 5 min. before chicken is done, cook pasta sauce on medium-low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Remove and discard toothpicks from chicken. Spoon pasta sauce over chicken; top with remaining mozzarella.

CRESCENT CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, chives, milk, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in chicken., Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into eight rectangles; press perforations together. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture in the center of each rectangle. Bring edges up to the center and pinch to seal. Brush with remaining butter. Sprinkle with crushed stuffing, lightly pressing down., Transfer to ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Freeze option: Freeze unbaked bundles on baking sheets until firm; transfer to a freezer container. May be frozen up to 2 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through.

CHICKEN PHYLLO BUNDLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. In small microwavable bowl, place carrots. Cover; microwave on High about 1 minute or until tender. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, gently mix chicken, Swiss cheese, onions, asparagus and spreadable cheese. Stir in carrots.
• To make 1 bundle, layer 5 phyllo pastry sheets, generously spraying each layer with cooking spray (sheets can be stacked randomly). Keep remaining pastry sheets covered with damp cloth until needed to prevent dough from drying out. Place about 1/2 cup chicken mixture in center of stack of pastry. With both hands, lift pastry stack towards center and twist in center to make bundle (pastry may tear a little). Spray outside of each bundle generously with cooking spray; place on ungreased large cookie sheet. Repeat to make 7 more bundles.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is browned and crisp.

CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• 1. In medium mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN cereal, 2 tablespoons of the nuts, pepper, sage, thyme, 3 tablespoons of the melted margarine, lemon juice, onion, pimiento and chicken. Mix well. Set aside for filling.2. Crush the remaining 3/4 cup cereal to coarse crumbs and mix with the remaining 2 tablespoons nuts. Set aside for coating.3. Separate dinner rolls dough into 4 squares (2 triangles each). Firmly press perforations to seal. Place about 1/3 cup filling in center of each square. Gather corners together, pinching to seal. Brush bundles with the remaining 2 tablespoons melted margarine. Roll in the coating mixture, adding additional cereal, if needed. Place on ungreased baking sheet.4. Bake at 350° F about 25 minutes or until lightly browned and pastry is done. Serve with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, if desired. CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCEIn 1-quart saucepan, melt margarine over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and parsley flakes. Add milk, stirring until smooth. Stir in mushrooms. Increase heat to medium and cook until mixture boils, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring 1 minute longer. Stir in sour cream. Cook until heated through. Do not boil.

CHICKEN-PROSCIUTTO BUNDLES

Steps:

• Place chicken on cutting board. Holding sharp knife horizontal to board, cut a 3-in.-deep pocket lengthwise in each breast. Stuff each pocket with one slice of mozzarella cheese and two basil leaves. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; wrap two slices prosciutto around each chicken breast. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet. Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat until browned, about 3 minutes each side. Transfer chicken in skillet to oven; bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until juices run clear.

CHICKEN-RICE-AND-BLACK-OLIVE-STUFFED LETTUCE BUNDLES

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a food processor and process until chicken forms a smooth paste. Scrape it into a medium-size mixing bowl and stir in the rice, thyme, olives, red pepper, celery, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
• Steam the lettuce leaves and the scallions over the lemon garlic liquid just until wilted; this will only take a few seconds. Remove the steaming liquid from the heat. Cut the tapered ends off of the lettuce leaves, leaving a large circle of leaf. Cut out the heavy center stems and overlap the lettuce where the stems were.
• Place a scant 3 tablespoons of the filling in the center of each leaf. Lift the lettuce up around the filling and tie each one with a scallion leaf; they should look like little drawstring bags.
• Place the bundles in a steamer, cover and steam over the liquid for 15 minutes. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.

CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• 1. In medium mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN cereal, 2 tablespoons of the nuts, pepper, sage, thyme, 3 tablespoons of the melted margarine, lemon juice, onion, pimiento and chicken. Mix well. Set aside for filling.2. Crush the remaining 3/4 cup cereal to coarse crumbs and mix with the remaining 2 tablespoons nuts. Set aside for coating.3. Separate dinner rolls dough into 4 squares (2 triangles each). Firmly press perforations to seal. Place about 1/3 cup filling in center of each square. Gather corners together, pinching to seal. Brush bundles with the remaining 2 tablespoons melted margarine. Roll in the coating mixture, adding additional cereal, if needed. Place on ungreased baking sheet.4. Bake at 350° F about 25 minutes or until lightly browned and pastry is done. Serve with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, if desired. CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCEIn 1-quart saucepan, melt margarine over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and parsley flakes. Add milk, stirring until smooth. Stir in mushrooms. Increase heat to medium and cook until mixture boils, stirring constantly. Continue cooking and stirring 1 minute longer. Stir in sour cream. Cook until heated through. Do not boil.

PUFF PASTRY CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Cut a lengthwise slit in each chicken breast half to within 1/2 in. of the other side; open meat so it lies flat. Cover with plastic wrap; pound with a meat mallet to 1/8-in. thickness. Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle with salt and pepper., Place five spinach leaves on each chicken breast half. Spoon a scant 2 tablespoons of cream cheese down the center of each chicken breast half; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon walnuts. Roll up chicken; tuck in ends. , Unfold puff pastry; cut into eight portions. Roll each into a 7-in. square. Place chicken on one half of each square; fold other half of pastry over chicken. Crimp edges with fork. Combine egg and cold water; brush over edges of pastry. , Bake on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking sheet until a thermometer reads 165°, 20-25 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/8 inch thickness.
• Top each chicken breast with 1 green chile and 1 cheese slice. Roll up and secure with a toothpick.
• Whisk together egg and 2 tablespoons water in a shallow bowl.
• Dip chicken rolls in egg mixture and dredge in the crushed chips.
• Place the rolls in a lightly greased oven pan.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
• Serve with salsa and garnish with a lime wedge.

CHICKEN PARMESAN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a mixing bowl. Combine softened cream cheese, drained spinach, 1 cup Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Cut each chicken breast in half to make them around 1/4-inch thick.
• Place a few tablespoons of spinach mixture on the widest end of each chicken breast.
• Roll up and secure closed with toothpicks; set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk eggs; set aside.
• Crush Ritz crackers in a small resealable bag, pour into a small mixing bowl and set aside.
• Dip each chicken bundle in egg until coated, then roll in cracker crumbs and place seam side down in a
• 9 x 13 inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven, carefully remove all toothpicks, and spoon 2 tablespoons of marinara on top of each chicken bundle and top with a sprinkle of the remaining mozzarella cheese.
• Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.