Savory Stuffed Chicken Roll-Ups
Delight your family or guests with this delicious and wholesome dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful blend of savory stuffing and veggies, all topped with a creamy sauce and baked to perfection.
6
Servings
N/A
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
stove top chicken flavor stuffing mix
1 package (6 ounces)
water
1 cup (none)
chicken breasts
1 1/2 lbs (boneless & skinless)
frozen chopped broccoli
1 package (10 ounces, thawed & drained)
condensed fat-free cream of chicken soup
1 can (10 3/4 ounces)
nonfat milk
1/2 cup (none)
parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons (grated)
Instructions
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1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius).
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2. In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix with the water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the mix becomes fluffy.
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3. Meanwhile, use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness of about 1/4 inch.
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4. Stir the thawed and drained broccoli into the stuffing mixture, mixing lightly to distribute it evenly.
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5. Spread a generous layer of the stuffing and broccoli mixture onto each flattened chicken breast, leaving a margin of 1/2 inch around the edges.
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6. Starting from the short end, roll each chicken breast up tightly and place them seam-side down in a 13x9 inch baking dish.
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7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and nonfat milk until smooth and pour it evenly over the stuffed chicken breasts.
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8. Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the top of the dish.
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9. Bake the assembled dish in your preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees Fahrenheit.
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10. Allow a few minutes for the chicken to rest before serving to enhance the flavors and secure the stuffing.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius).
How long should the stuffing mix sit after adding water?
The stuffing mix should sit for about 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and it becomes fluffy.
To what thickness should the chicken breasts be pounded?
Pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness of about 1/4 inch.
How should the broccoli be prepared before adding it to the stuffing?
The frozen chopped broccoli should be thawed and drained before being stirred into the stuffing mixture.
How much margin should be left when spreading stuffing on the chicken?
Leave a margin of 1/2 inch around the edges of the chicken breast.
How should the chicken rolls be placed in the baking dish?
The chicken rolls should be placed seam-side down in the baking dish.
What size baking dish is required for this recipe?
A 13x9 inch baking dish is used for this recipe.
What ingredients make up the sauce poured over the chicken?
The sauce is made by whisking together condensed fat-free cream of chicken soup and nonfat milk.
What type of cheese is sprinkled on top of the dish?
Grated parmesan cheese is sprinkled over the top of the dish.
How long does the dish need to bake?
The dish should bake for about 30 minutes.
What is the target internal temperature for the chicken?
The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 170 degrees Fahrenheit.
Why should the chicken rest before serving?
Allowing the chicken to rest for a few minutes enhances the flavors and helps secure the stuffing.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields 6 servings.
What kind of stuffing mix is recommended?
The recipe calls for one 6-ounce package of stove top chicken flavor stuffing mix.
What type of chicken breasts are used?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 lbs of boneless and skinless chicken breasts.
Is the cream of chicken soup used in this recipe fat-free?
Yes, the recipe specifies one 10 3/4 ounce can of condensed fat-free cream of chicken soup.
What amount of milk is required for the sauce?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of nonfat milk.
How much broccoli is needed?
You will need one 10-ounce package of frozen chopped broccoli.
How much water is needed for the stuffing?
The recipe uses 1 cup of water for the stuffing mix.
How much parmesan cheese is used?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese.
What tool is best for flattening the chicken?
A meat mallet should be used to pound the chicken to a uniform thickness.
Which end of the chicken should you start rolling from?
Start rolling the chicken from the short end.
Is this dish considered a healthy meal?
Yes, it is tagged as a healthy meal and uses fat-free and nonfat ingredients.
What category of food does this recipe fall into?
This recipe is categorized under Chicken Breast.
Is this a good recipe for families?
Yes, it is tagged as a family meal and is designed to delight guests or family members.
What is the total number of ingredients needed?
There are 7 main ingredients required for this recipe.
Can I use any flavor of stuffing mix?
The recipe specifically recommends chicken flavor stuffing mix for the best flavor profile.
How is the sauce applied to the chicken?
The soup and milk mixture is poured evenly over the stuffed chicken breasts before baking.
Is the broccoli added directly to the dry stuffing mix?
No, the broccoli is added after the stuffing mix has absorbed the water and become fluffy.
Is this an easy recipe to prepare?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy dinner recipe.