Pecan Encrusted Stuffed Chicken Breasts

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring water and butter to a boil in a saucepan; stir in stuffing mix. Cover and remove saucepan from heat. Let stand until water is absorbed, 5 minutes; fluff stuffing with a fork.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place flour in a medium bowl. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl. Combine bread crumbs, pecans, salt, and pepper together in a third bowl.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Fill each chicken breast with 1/4 of the stuffing and a provolone cheese slice. Roll each chicken breast around the filling; tie kitchen twine around each rolled breast to keep closed.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Coat each chicken roll in flour; dip each chicken roll into whisked eggs. Press each chicken roll in the bread crumb-pecan mixture until fully coated.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Pour canola oil into a large skillet to a depth of 1/4 inch and heat until little wisps of smoke rise from the oil.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Fry coated chicken in the hot oil until crust is lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a baking dish.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)