Herb-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
From: Better Homes and GardensCream cheese and fresh herbs make a savory stuffing for grilled chicken breasts.
Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep: 20 mins
Total: 55 mins
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Ingredients
1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
1 clove garlic, minced
6 chicken breast halves (about 2-1/4 pounds total)
2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil
1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
1 tablespoon water
Fresh chives (optional)
Fresh basil (optional)
Directions
1. For the stuffing, in a small bowl stir together cream cheese, basil, chives, and garlic.
2. Skin chicken, if desired. Cut a slit horizontally in each chicken breast to make a 3-inch-square pocket. Insert a rounded tablespoon of stuffing into each slit. Fasten slit closed with water-soaked wooden toothpicks. Combine oil, lemon or lime juice, and water.
3. Grill chicken, bone side up, on an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 15 minutes, brushing occasionally with oil mixture. Turn chicken and grill for 20 to 30 minutes more or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, brushing occasionally with oil mixture. Garnish with fresh chives and basil, if desired. Makes 6 servings.
To grill by indirect heat
Arrange preheated coals around a drip pan in a covered grill. Test for medium heat above the pan. Place chicken, bone side down, on grill over drip pan. Cover and grill for 50 to 60 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, brushing occasionally with oil mixture.
Arrange preheated coals around a drip pan in a covered grill. Test for medium heat above the pan. Place chicken, bone side down, on grill over drip pan. Cover and grill for 50 to 60 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, brushing occasionally with oil mixture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 273, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 108 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 29 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 2%, Iron 7%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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