Pecan Stuffed Chicken Breast

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Pecan stuffed chicken breasts offer a delightful combination of tender meat and crunchy pecan filling, perfect for elegant dinners or special occasions with rich, nutty flavors.

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Ingredients

  • bread stuffing
  • chopped pecans
  • skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • salt
  • pepper
  • butter
  • lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare your favorite bread stuffing, excluding seasonings such as sage or poultry.
  2. Mix chopped pecans into the bread stuffing.
  3. Tenderize the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Take an egg-sized portion of the stuffing and wrap it around each chicken breast.
  5. Brush a mixture of melted butter and lemon juice over each stuffed breast.
  6. Bake the breasts in a 350°F (175°C) oven until the internal temperature reaches 170°F (77°C), ensuring the stuffing is heated through.
  7. Remove from the oven and serve with your preferred chicken sauce.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

551 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.5g 21% DV
Total Fat 46.5g 60% DV
Carbs 25.3g 9% DV
Fiber 6.8g 24% DV
Sugar 5.1g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10073mg 100% DV
Potassium 302.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 91mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 13mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 21.8mg 24% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 51.3mg 4% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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