Best Parmesan Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipes

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Make Spinach-Artichoke Mixture: In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, artichoke hearts, garlic, baby spinach, gruyère and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper and make a pocket in each breast.
• Fill pockets with dip and seal each breast with two toothpicks.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and cook until deeply golden, 10 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• In a saute pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the oil. When the oil is hot add the onions and saute until translucent. Stir in the artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes, then add the salt, pepper and garlic. When the garlic begins to lightly brown, deglaze with 1/4 cup of the white wine. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the butter, allow it to melt, then toss in the Parmesan and parsley.
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool before stuffing the chicken breast.
• Rinse, trim and pound out chicken breasts to about 1/4-inch thick. Do not over-pound as holes in the chicken will make it difficult for the chicken to retain the stuffing.
• Put 1/4 of the stuffing mixture at 1 end of a chicken breast. Gentle roll the chicken breast folding the ends in to help keep the stuffing from coming out during the cooking process. Secure the chicken roll with 2 toothpicks. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts and stuffing.
• Heat the 2 tablespoons of the remaining oil in a medium saute pan over high heat. Add the chicken breasts, with the secured side of the chicken first, to insure the roll with stay together. Brown the chicken on all sides, add remaining butter, and deglaze with remaining white wine.
• Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the chicken to a cutting board and discard the toothpicks. Slice each breast on a bias into 5 pieces and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with remaining pan drippings, garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan and serve.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Place each chicken breast on a flat surface. Season both sides of each breast with the Italian seasoning and paprika. With your hand supporting each piece, cut a slit or pocket about 3/4 quarter of the way through, being careful not to cut all the way.
• Squeeze any and all excess liquid out of the spinach and discard the water. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the spinach, cream cheese, artichokes, mozzarella, parmesan and garlic; mix well to combine.
• Stuff chicken with 1-2 tablespoons of the spinach artichoke dip, spreading evenly with the back of the spoon. Reserve the leftover dip for later.*
• Seal chicken breasts with two or three toothpicks near the opening to keep the dip inside while cooking.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet or non stick pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden. Flip and sear on the other side, covering pan with a lid, until cooked through, (about 6 to 7 minutes per side). Transfer chicken to a warm plate to make the cream sauce.
• Combine half and half or heavy cream with the remaining dip (you should have exactly half remaining). Stir until sauce is combined and thickened. Add the chicken back into the pan and serve immediately!

ARTICHOKE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix together the artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic pepper. Place chicken in a greased baking dish, and cover evenly with artichoke mixture.
• Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear.

ARTICHOKE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Line sheet pan with aluminum foil and treat with nonstick cooking spray.
• Slice chicken breast in half carefully and open up to a larger piece (butterfly).
• Salt and pepper both sides.
• Mix next 7 ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup mozz cheese for the topping.
• Place 1 Tbsp of filling on each opened breast and fold over gently.
• Bake for 30 min or until chicken is done. (this could vary due to the thickness of the chicken breast and your oven).
• Take out and top each breast with 1 Tbsp of mozz cheese, a bit of reserved minced red onion and italian seasoning.
• Put back in the oven for 5 min, or until cheese just starts to melt.

PARMESAN ARTICHOKE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Mix the artichokes, Parmesan, and thyme in a small bowl.
• Cut a 2-inch pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast.
• Stuff a quarter of the artichoke mixture into each pocket.
• Rub the breasts with EVOO and and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium. Grill the chicken, turning once, until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per side.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; transfer to colander. Press with spoon to drain. Chop spinach finely.
• In medium bowl, mix spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic. Reserve 1 1/4 cups mixture. Add artichoke hearts and mozzarella cheese to remaining cream cheese mixture.
• Season chicken breasts with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. In thick side of each chicken breast, cut 3-inch-long pocket to within 1/4 inch of opposite side of breast. Spoon about 1/4 cup artichoke mixture into pocket in each chicken breast. Secure with toothpicks.
• In shallow dish, stir together flour, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In another shallow dish, beat eggs with whisk. Place bread crumbs on sheet of waxed paper. Dip chicken into flour mixture, coating well; shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture, then coat with bread crumbs.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer to ungreased rimmed pan; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove toothpicks.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling over medium heat; add reserved 1 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture. Reduce heat to low; cook until smooth and hot, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice.
• Serve chicken with sauce.