*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chicken                          Main Dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1       lb           Mushrooms
     1/4   ts           Freshly ground pepper
     1/4   ts           Nutmeg (optional)
     1/2   c            Sour cream
   5       tb           Butter
     1/2   ts           Salt
   1       tb           Italian seasoning
   1 1/2   c            Fresh bread crumbs
   4                    Chicken breasts
     1/2   c            Chicken broth
                        Italian Seasoning:
     1/4   tb           Oregano
     1/2   tb           Basil
     1/4   tb           Rosemary

  The mushrooms should finely chopped. The chicken breasts should be
  boned and skinless, halved (8 pieces) and pounded flat. Seasoned
  bread crumbs may also be used.
  
  Preheat the oven to 350°F. Melt 4 tb of the butter in a skillet.
  Add the mushrooms (finely chopped), salt and pepper and cook,
  stiring often until the mushrooms turn very dark and absorb all the
  butter. Remove from the heat. Add the Italian seasoning to the
  bread crumbs. Stir in 3/4 cup of the bread crumbs and the nutmeg.
  
  Divide the mushroom stuffing into 8 portions and place a portion of
  the stuffing in the center of each piece of chicken. Roll the
  chicken around the stuffing and place, seam side down, in a
  buttered shallow casserole/baking dish. Melt the remaining 1 tb of
  butter and brush over the chicken. Sprinkle with the remaining
  3/4 cup of bread crumbs until all the pieces are covered. Mix the
  sour cream with the heated chicken broth and pour over the chicken.
  Bake for 45-60 minutes, until lightly browned.
  
  Also, try a cup of broccoli flowerlets and/or walnuts, finely
  chopped, added to the mushroom and breadcrumb mixture.
 

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