Got to Be NC
Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Cranberry Cream Cheese Stuffed Pecan Chicken

Gail Fuller of Raleigh took home second place in the NC Pecan Competition at the NC state fair with this mouth-watering chicken recipe covered with pecans. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

Servings: 6
Cook Time: Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 55 minutes
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: Pecans, Chicken

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Ingredients

Filling:
1
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese - softened
2/3
cup dried cranberries - chopped
1/4
cup red onion - chopped
2
Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4
tsp. each salt and pepper
1/4
tsp. garlic powder
1/4
cup green onions – sliced
Chicken:
6
chicken breast cutlets - pounded to 1/4 inch thick
1
cup NORTH CAROLINA PECANS - toasted and finely chopped
1/3
cup bread crumbs
1/4
tsp. salt and pepper
1/4
cup honey mustard sauce
1/4
cup mayonnaise

Directions

Filling:

Mix all filling ingredients until combined and smooth.

Cover and chill.

Chicken:

Combine pecans, bread crumbs and salt and pepper in a shallow dish.

Mix honey mustard sauce and mayonnaise. Reserve 2 Tbsp. Brush one side of each cutlet with mixture. Coat with pecan/bread crumbs and place pecan side down on parchment lined baking pan.

Divide filling among cutlets and spread on 1/2.  Fold the other 1/2 over the filling.

Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

To serve drizzle with reserved honey mustard sauce.

 
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