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8
medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 2-1/2 pounds total)
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8
thin slices prosciutto or 4 pieces Canadian-style bacon, halved
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6
cups cooked long grain white and wild rice blend* or cooked white rice
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1/4
cup butter
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1
cup sliced green onions (8)
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1/4
cup all-purpose flour
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1/4
teaspoon ground black pepper
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2
cups milk
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1
cup coarsely chopped fresh asparagus (about 12 spears) or chopped fresh broccoli
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3/4
cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4
cup dry sherry, white wine, or milk
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3/4
cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
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1/2
teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. With a small sharp knife, make a 2-inch-wide horizontal slit in the side of each chicken breast to create a deep pocket. Stuff each pocket with 1 piece of the prosciutto or half of a piece of the Canadian bacon, folding or cutting as needed to fit.
2. Spread rice in an ungreased 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Top with chicken. Bake, covered, for 25 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add green onions; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Whisk in flour and pepper until well mixed. Add milk all at once, whisking to combine. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Stir in asparagus, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, and the sherry. In a small bowl combine the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, the panko, and Italian seasoning.
4. Pour sauce over chicken; sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes more or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F).
- Tip If cooking packaged long grain and wild rice blend, do not use the seasoning packet.
- Make Ahead Tip Prepare as directed. Cover and chill for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw casserole in refrigerator for 48 hours, if frozen. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cover baking dish with foil. Bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake about 30 minutes more or until heated through.
- Servings Per Recipe 8,
- Calories 547,
- Protein (gm) 47,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 45,
- Fat, total (gm) 17,
- Cholesterol (mg) 109,
- Saturated fat (gm) 6,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 3,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 2,
- Sugar, total (gm) 5,
- Vitamin A (IU) 632,
- Vitamin C (mg) 6,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 13,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
- Folate (µg) 32,
- Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,
- Sodium (mg) 899,
- Potassium (mg) 532,
- Calcium (DV %) 222,
- Iron (DV %) 3,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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I agree that it was a little tasteless, but overall was ok. It will definitely be one that I make again but try and tweak. For example maybe wrapping the prochutto to have more even flavor (the chicken bites without the prochutto were bland) or finding to add a way to flavor up the rice a little. The asparagus tasted wonderful in this dish and the smell in the kitchen while it cooks is amazing!
12/20/2011 05:04:50 AM Report Abuselittle tastless
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