Description
Tender chicken breasts filled with a savory mix of breadcrumbs, sautéed vegetables, and herbs, delivering comfort food with a delightful texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 2 cups breadcrumbs or cubed bread (preferably day-old)
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thinness (about 1/4 inch thick) between plastic wrap or in a zip-top bag.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped celery, carrots, and onion and sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a mixing bowl. Add breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and chicken broth. Stir until the mixture is moist but not soggy.
- Lay each pounded chicken breast flat on a cutting board. Divide the stuffing mixture evenly and spread it on each breast, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
- Tightly roll each chicken breast and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine. Place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Dot rolls with butter if using, or brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with paprika for color.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the roll.
- Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks/twine and slicing.
- Slice into rounds and serve warm.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the stuffing to keep the crumb texture light. If the rolls are large, check doneness by inserting a thermometer into the center of one roll. Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra browning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 90mg