Chicken Stuffed With Cranberries and Pecans Recipe

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Chicken Stuffed With Cranberries and Pecans
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
303
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Toast pecans and set aside.
  3. Reserve 2 teaspoons each of cranberries and pecans for the sauce.
  4. For the stuffing, combine remaining cranberries, pecans and shredded cheese in a small bowl and mix well.
  5. Carefully make a slit lengthwise down the side of each chicken breast to butterfly, careful not to cup all the way through. Open chicken up and lay fat.
  6. Divide filling among the chicken breasts and spread over each one, then fold the top of the chicken over the filling and secure with a toothpick.
  7. Spread flour onto a plate.
  8. Lightly dredge chicken with flour.
  9. Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  10. Place oil and butter in the skillet and heat over medium to medium high.
  11. Add chicken breasts to skillet and allow to brown on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  12. Remove chicken from skillet and place in a baking dish. Place baking dish in the oven for approximately 10 minutes until cooked through.
  13. While chicken is baking, use the same skillet and add remaining cranberries and pine nuts.
  14. Add broth and bring to a light boil.
  15. Reduce heat and allow sauce to slightly thicken and cranberries to soften.
  16. Remove chicken from the oven and slice.
  17. Serve on a plate with sauce over top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 303.04 Kcal (1269 kJ)
Calories from fat 152.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.95g 26%
Cholesterol 78.71mg 26%
Sodium 658.59mg 27%
Potassium 416.25mg 9%
Total Carbs 12.56g 4%
Sugars 4.85g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8%
Protein 27.64g 55%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 117.1mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 166.92 Kcal (699 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.34g 26%
Cholesterol 43.35mg 26%
Sodium 362.77mg 27%
Potassium 229.28mg 9%
Total Carbs 6.92g 4%
Sugars 2.67g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 8%
Protein 15.22g 55%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 4%
Calcium 64.5mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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