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Pecan Pound Perfection

Pecan Pound Perfection

Flavor-packed roasted red pepper, spinach, and mozzarella stuffed chicken. Easy, impressive weeknight dinner ready in 50 minutes. Pecan Pound Perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6-8 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers drained and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup milk

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Plastic wrap
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness.
  3. Mix olive oil and spices, then brush over both sides of the chicken.
  4. In a bowl, combine spinach, roasted red peppers, 1/2 cup mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, and beaten egg.
  5. Stuff chicken with filling, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
  6. Heat butter in a large skillet and sear chicken rolls for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  7. Make the cheese sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, then gradually adding chicken broth and milk.
  8. Stir in heavy cream and remaining mozzarella until smooth.
  9. Pour sauce over seared chicken and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  10. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving and remove toothpicks.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 36gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a flavor boost, mix a tablespoon of the creamy sauce into the filling before stuffing the chicken. This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for a day before baking.
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