Chicken Breast Recipes


	Chicken Breast Recipes

	Chicken breasts are perfect to experiment with new flavor combinations, and cooking approaches. A 3 ounce boneless, skinless, chicken breast has about 100 calories, 20 grams of protein, and 0 carbohydrates, and is very low in fat. It’s one of the healthiest pieces of meat you can prepare, and surprisingly affordable. Found in nearly every cuisine throughout the world, there is simply no end to the ways to prepare a wonderful dish using this versatile and healthy cut of chicken. Roasted, baked, broiled or barbecued, the chicken breast is never boring, and with a little imagination and some good recipes offers one of the most reliable ingredients in creating delicious simple or gourmet fare. Chicken breasts are wonderful in soups, salads, starters and main dishes. From the classics like chicken potpie, chicken noodle soup, or southern fried chicken, the chicken breast has had a place in our kitchens for centuries. Spice things up with a Chinese chicken salad, or chicken and broccoli stir-fry, a nice chicken curry, or heat things up with Mexican chicken enchiladas or chicken quesadillas. Whether you are looking for something to serve in minutes or a dish to overwhelm guests at your next dinner party, you’ll find something in our growing collection of chicken breast recipes that sure to fit the bill. Along with constantly adding new recipes to the site, we offer simple tips for perfect recipe preparation, shortcuts to save valuable time, and the most up to date information on the purchasing, care, handling and storage of chicken.

Featured Chicken Breast Recipe

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients -

6 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast Halves
6 slices Swiss Cheese
6 slices Ham
3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Paprika
6 tablespoons Butter
1/2 cup Dry White Wine
1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Granules
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream

Preparation:

1. Chicken breasts should be pounded flat with a meat mallet to a thickness of ¼”.

2. Place a cheese slice on each chicken breast, leaving ½” chicken breast edge exposed. Place a slice of ham on top of the cheese.

3. Fold the edges of the chicken breast over the ham and cheese and secure with toothpicks.

4. Combine flour and paprika in a shallow bowl.

5. Coat the chicken breasts in the flour mixture.

6. In a large saute pan, heat butter over medium high heat.

7. Cook chicken until brown, turn and cook chicken on other side.

8. Add dry white wine and chicken bouillon.

9. Reduce heat to low, cover saute pan and cook 30 minutes.

10. Transfer chicken to a warm serving platter, and remove toothpicks.

11. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the whipping cream, stir slowly into the saute pan.

12. Simmer until sauce thickens, and spoon over chicken. Serve warm.