Dressing up plain chicken breasts with a cheesy filling elevates the workaday white meat to something special. How do you stuff a chicken breast and what's a flavorful, easy-to-prepare filling? Here's what we discovered:
Test Kitchen Discoveries
Simply slice a pocket into the thickest part of the breast. Spoon the filling into the pocket
and seal the breast back up with a skewer.
Blend shredded mozzarella with heavy cream for a flavor and texture to mimic that of
expensive fresh mozzarella.
Use fresh basil in the filling for the best flavor; dried basil needs to be simmered to bring
out the best in its flavor.
Coat the stuffed breast with fresh breadcrumbs for a crisp counterpoint to the creamy
cheese and juicy chicken. "Glue" the crumbs to the chicken breast with mayonnaise.
Roasting the stuffed breasts limits the mess and keeps things easy. The breadcrumbs
crisp and the rich filling helps to keep the chicken juicy and tender.
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