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Italian Sausage Stuffed Chicken Breast

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 446

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce boneless chicken breasts skinless, 2 breasts
  • 4 ounces mild Italian sausage
  • 3 TBS breadcrumbs
  • 3 TBS chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 2 TBS toasted pine nuts
  • 1- ounce grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 3 TBS all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 TBS chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and make sure you have all the ingredients together.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, basil, pine nuts, sausage, and cheese.
  • Slice the chicken breasts horizontally through the center to form 4 cutlets. Place the chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound each cutlet to 1/4-inch thickness without tearing the flesh.
  • Remove the top sheet of plastic wrap and season each cutlet with salt and pepper. Divide the sausage mixture evenly onto the cutlets. Roll each stuffed chicken breast lengthwise into a log shape. Tie each roll with kitchen twine at 1-1/2 inch intervals. Alternatively, secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the rolls.
  • In a large oven-proof sauté pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and butter. As soon as the butter melts, add the rolls to the pan, seam side down. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
  • Place the pan in the oven. Roast the chicken for 15 to 18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer. Remove the stuffed chicken rolls from the pan.
  • Using a potholder, place the pan over medium-high heat. Add the wine and cook for 1 minute or until the wine is reduced by half, scraping the pan to loosen the browned bits. Whisk in the chicken stock and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
  • Remove the twine or toothpicks from the chicken rolls and slice them into 1/2-inch pieces. Place the chicken on a serving platter or individual plates and dress with the sauce. Serve with your favorite Italian sides and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg