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Ham-and-Sage-Stuffed Chicken with Broccoli

GOOD TO KNOW One easy way to ensure boneless, skinless chicken breast halves cook up moist and flavorful is to stuff them. Here, a combination of bread, ham, sage, and olive oil does the job in delicious fashion. Sauté broccoli in the same skillet as the chicken for a fast side.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

4 slices white sandwich bread, cut into cubes (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 ounces sliced deli ham, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 cup olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, combine bread, ham, sage, and 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Lay chicken flat on a work surface. Using a paring knife, cut a 2-inch-long slit in the thick side of each breast half. Insert knife and pivot, carefully forming a deep pocket without enlarging opening (or piercing through opposite side). Stuff each pocket with bread mixture, packing tightly; season chicken with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add chicken; cook until browned on one side, 6 to 8 minutes. Turn chicken, cover skillet, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until chicken is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes more. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm.

    Step 4

    In the same skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high; add broccoli and garlic. Cook, tossing, until broccoli is warmed through, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar. Serve with broccoli.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 5

    (Per Serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 463

    Step 7

    Fat: 17.6g (3.2g Saturated Fat)

    Step 8

    Protein: 53.5g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 19.2g

    Step 10

    Fiber: 3.9g

Everyday Food: Light
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