Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken Recipe Recipe For Stuffed

STUFFED CHICKEN PARMESAN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt.
• Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
• Stuff the pockets evenly with the mozzarella cheese.
• Press the edges of the chicken together to seal the pocket.
• Separate the flour, eggs, and bread crumbs into 3 separate bowls.
• Being careful to keep the chicken from opening, dip the stuffed chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess.
• Dip the floured chicken into the egg, then the bread crumbs, coating it evenly.
• Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
• Place ⅔ of the tomato sauce evenly on the bottom of a baking dish. Place the chicken on top.
• Top with the rest of the tomato sauce, then sprinkle the parmesan and basil on top.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN WITH BASIL AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Flatten breasts, dip in flour, salt and pepper.
• Heat butter in 12in skillet.
• Add breasts, cook for 4 minutes each side until browned and juices run clear.
• Remove from pan.
• Mix basil with remaining ingredients.
• Add to pan, cook and stir for 3 minutes,thicken with a little flour if needed.
• Serve over chicken.

ONE-PAN STUFFED CHICKEN PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Cover rimmed baking sheet with foil. Fold additional 12-inch-long sheet of foil, then place on prepared baking sheet to divide into 2 sections as shown in photo. Spray prepared baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Cut 2 cheese slices in half, then cut lengthwise slit in thickest side of each chicken breast. Fill each slit with 1 basil leaf, 3 tomato strips and 1 cheese piece, folded in half.
• Pour pasta sauce onto smallest section of prepared baking sheet; top with chicken. Reserve 2 Tbsp. aioli for later use; brush remaining aioli onto chicken. Combine cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan; sprinkle over chicken.
• Place broccolini on other side of prepared baking sheet. Add remaining Parmesan and reserved aioli; mix lightly. Place GOLDEN CRINKLES next to broccolini.
• Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF) and GOLDEN CRINKLES are crisp and golden brown. Top chicken with remaining cheese slices; bake 5 min. or until melted. Meanwhile, chop remaining basil leaves.
• Sprinkle chopped basil over chicken before serving with the broccolini and GOLDEN CRINKLES.

BASIL PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM

Steps:

• For Pesto, wash basil and remove stems. In food processor mix basil, garlic, pine nuts, pepper and Parmesan. Blend until smooth and slowly add oil.
• Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness. Place one slice prosciutto and 1 T. pesto on chicken breast. Tuck in ends and roll jelly style. Secure with toothpicks.
• Drizzle with 2 T. lemon juice, chopped garlic and olive oil. You may either grill these or bake at 350 for 30 minute.
• While breasts are cooking make basil cream.
• Sauté shallots in butter. Add wine and bring to a boil.
• Cook until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup Add cream and return to boil. Cook 8- 10 minute or until sauce is reduced to 1 cup.
• Whisk continually, add tomatoes and cook 2 minute Whisk in basil and lemon.
• Cook until heated thoroughly. To thicken sauce add cornstarch mixture slowly.
• Remove toothpick and cut the chicken breasts in slices to show off the center. Drizzle the chicken with sauce.
• **Serve this with your choice of pasta and dbl the sauce, or when it's just Dereck and I, I only make 2 chicken breasts and there is enough sauce for our pasta.

CHICKEN IN BASIL CREAM

Steps:

• Place milk and bread crumbs in separate, shallow bowls. In skillet, heat butter or margarine to medium heat. Dip chicken in milk, then coat with crumbs. Cook in butter or margarine, on both sides, until juices run clear (about 10 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
• Add broth to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and stir to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in cream and pimentos; boil and stir for 1 minute. Reduce heat.
• Add Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper. Stir sauce and cook until heated through. Pour mixture over chicken and serve!

CREAMY BASIL CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. In resealable food-storage plastic bag, place dressing and chicken. Seal bag; refrigerate 15 minutes.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Drain chicken, discarding dressing. Add chicken to skillet. Cook chicken 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Stir in wine; cook until most of the wine has evaporated. Stir in cooking sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.
• Serve over pasta. Top with basil and Parmesan cheese.