Pecan Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Cream Cheese and Broccoli

Name: Pecan Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Cream Cheese and Broccoli
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 0.75 cup butter; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 0.25 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon chopped pimento; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1.5 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets; 1 small onion, minced; 0.5 cup sour cream; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese; 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 0.5 cup chopped pecans; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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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 by MARBALET

Updated on August 4, 2022

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Prep Time:

1 hr

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

9

Yield:

8 to 10 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¾ cup butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon chopped pimento
1 cup chopped pecans
1 ½ cups chopped fresh broccoli florets
1 small onion, minced
½ cup sour cream
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 egg, beaten
1 cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

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.
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.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

514	Calories
39g	Fat
14g	Carbs
30g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 514
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g	49%
Saturated Fat 16g	78%
Cholesterol 138mg	46%
Sodium 311mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 30g
Vitamin C 15mg	77%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 466mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.