Chicken Bundles Italian Recipes

EASY ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Pat chicken dry. Place a chicken breast in a large zip-top bag and zip the top (make sure to release any air in the bag first), then place it on your poultry cutting board. Using a meat mallet like this one, pound to flatten the chicken. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken breast pieces.
• Season the chicken with kosher salt and pepper on both sides and place in a large mixing bowl or dish. Add spices, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice. Combine to make sure the chicken is evenly coated with the spices and garlic.
• In a large lightly oiled baking dish or pan, spread the onion slices on the bottom. Arrange seasoned chicken on top, and add the tomatoes.
• Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 10 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes or so. Watch carefully. This can take less or more time depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts. To be sure the chicken is cooked through, use an instant digital cooking thermometer. It should register 165 degrees F.
• Remove from the heat. Let the chicken breasts rest (cover with foil or another pan) for 5 to 10 minutes or so before serving. Uncover and garnish with fresh parsley and basil. Enjoy!

CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, milk, dill, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in the chicken, celery and onions. , Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into 12 rectangles, four from each tube; place on a greased baking sheet and press the perforations together. Spoon 1/2 cup of chicken mixture into the center of each rectangle. Bring edges up to the center and pinch to seal. Brush with butter; sprinkle with bread crumbs. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

CRESCENT CHICKEN BUNDLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, chives, milk, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in chicken., Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into eight rectangles; press perforations together. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken mixture in the center of each rectangle. Bring edges up to the center and pinch to seal. Brush with remaining butter. Sprinkle with crushed stuffing, lightly pressing down., Transfer to ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Freeze option: Freeze unbaked bundles on baking sheets until firm; transfer to a freezer container. May be frozen up to 2 months. To use, thaw in refrigerator. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through.

CHICKEN BUNDLES ITALIAN

Steps:

• Cook onions in olive oil. In large mixing bowl combine spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Stir in chicken and onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spray eight, 10-oz. custard cups with non-stick spray. Line each dish with an egg roll wrapper. Divide chicken mixture among the 8 dishes. Fold the ends of each wrapper over the top of the chicken mixture,sealing to make a bundle. Brush with melted butter. Bake in 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes or until tops are golden.
• To serve, loosen bundles with a knife and and remove from cups.

CHICKEN BUNDLES ITALIAN

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook chicken and onion in hot oil over medium heat til chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender. In a large mixing bowl combine spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Stir in chicken and onions. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Lightly grease eight 10-ounce custard cups with some of the melted butter. Line each dish with an egg roll wrapper. Divide chicken mixture among the 8 dishes. Fold the ends of each wrapper over the top of the chicken mixture, sealing to make a bundle. Brush with remaining melted butter. Bake in 350 oven for 20 to 25 minutes or till tops are golden. To serve, loosen bundles with a knife and remove from cups or serve in cups.

CHICKEN-PARMESAN BUNDLES

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 375ºF.
• MIX cream cheese, spinach, 1 cup mozzarella and 3 tablespoons Parmesan until well blended; spread onto chicken breasts. Starting at one short end of each breast, roll up chicken tightly. Secure with wooden toothpicks, if desired.
• BEAT egg in shallow dish. Mix remaining Parmesan and cracker crumbs in separate shallow dish. Dip chicken in egg, then roll in crumb mixture to evenly coat. Place, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• BAKE 30 minute or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove and discard toothpicks, if using. Serve chicken topped with spaghetti sauce and remaining mozzarella.
• Make Ahead: Assemble chicken bundles and place in baking dish as directed. Refrigerate up to 4 hours. When ready to serve, uncover and bake at 375ºF for 35 minute or until chicken is done.
• Special Extra: Stir chopped fresh basil and/or sliced black olives into spaghetti sauce before heating.
• Nutrition Information Per Serving: 400 calories, 21g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 0.5g trans fat, 130mg cholesterol, 820mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 7g sugars, 38g protein, 140%DV vitamin A, 15%DV vitamin C, 40%DV calcium, 15%DV iron.