Microwaved Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipes

Steps:

• Arrange chicken, thickest parts to outside edges in glass pie plate, 10x1 1/2 or 9x1 1/4 inches (sides of chicken will touch).
• Cover dish with plastic wrap, folding back one corner or edge 1/4 inch to vent steam. Microwave on Medium (50%) 14 to 16 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when center of thickest pieces are cut and temperature reaches 170°. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Cool slightly; cut into desired size of pieces.

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl then add 2 tablespoons water. Cover the bowl (a large plate works best) then microwave for 2 minutes. Remove the broccoli to paper towels, drain very well and let cool slightly.
• Chop the broccoli into small, pea-sized pieces then return it to the bowl. Add the Cheddar, cream cheese, chives, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir until well combined.
• Arrange the chicken breasts on a cutting board, and using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket horizontally into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through to the other side.
• Divide the broccoli mixture among the chicken breasts, pressing it firmly into each pocket.
• Season the outsides of the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, salt, pepper and any other preferred spices.
• Divide the olive oil among two ovenproof skillets set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2 of the chicken breasts to each skillet. Cook the chicken until seared on one side, about 3 minutes, then flip it once and cook until seared on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the skillets to the oven and continue cooking the chicken breasts until the thickest part of each breast reaches 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and serve.

Steps:

• Drain broccoli well; combine with green onions and 1/2 cup cheese in a large bowl and mix.
• Pound each chicken breast half to 1/4-inch thickness, and top each with a piece of ham and 1/6 of broccoli mixture.
• Fold chicken in half over filling; tuck thinner ends under (use toothpicks to hold in filling if necessary).
• Mix bread crumbs, parsley, and paprika.
• Brush about a tablespoon of melted butter over chicken, and coat with seasoned crumbs.
• In a 13"x9" baking dish, cook chicken, covered loosely with waxed paper, on High 10 to 12 minutes (until fork tender) (High heat on my microwave is 800 watts.).
• Let stand, covered, while preparing sauce.
• In a 1-quart bowl, stir together remaining 2 tbsp butter, flour, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in milk gradually; cook on High 3 1/2 minutes or until boiling, stirring twice.
• Add remaining cheese, whisking until melted; serve with chicken.

Steps:

• Make the savoury crumbs by melting the first measusure of butter in a flat bottomed dish about 20-30 diameter, in microwave for about 30 secs.
• Stir in the crumbs and the parsley.
• Microwave uncovered on high for 2-4 mins until the crumbs brown, stirring often once they start changing colour. The crumbs become crisp & crunchy as they cool.
• Place breasts between 2 sheets of plastic & pound gently with a rolling pin until they are double original length & width.
• Melt the 50g of butter in a small container and add 1Tbsp of this to the chopped bacon, mushrooms & soft breacrumbs. Mix well.
• Cover and cook on high for 3mins, stirring or shaking after 1 minute.
• Remove top layer of plastic from the breasts and place some filling on each breast.
• Roll up and secure with toothpicks.
• Dust lightly with flour, then dip in beaten egg, then roll in the savoury crumbs.
• Arrange breasts evenly in a circle on a flat dish.
• Pour over remaining melted butter and 'bake' uncovered on high for approx 8mins.
• Stand 2-3 minutes before serving.
• Either leave whole to serve or cut into slices.
• Serve either with hot vegetables or a salad.