Description
Elevate your fall dinner with this Maple Sausage Stuffed Chicken, a savory delight that combines tender chicken breasts, flavorful maple sausage, and a delicious stuffing. Perfect for cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts (2 large, boneless and skinless)
- Packaged Stuffing Mix (2 cups)
- Maple Sausage (1/2 pound)
- Onion (1 medium, chopped)
- Celery (2 stalks, chopped)
- Apple (1, peeled and diced)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Seasonings (e.g., Salt, Pepper, Sage, Rosemary)
- Olive Oil (1 tablespoon)
- Toothpicks (for securing stuffed chicken)
Instructions
- Flatten chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with your choice of seasonings.
- In a pan, cook maple sausage using your favorite method (pan or microwave). Remove and set aside.
- In a large pan, add olive oil and sauté onions, celery, and apple until softened.
- Add minced garlic and continue to cook for another minute.
- Add the stuffing mix and cook according to the package instructions.
- Once the stuffing is done add the cooked sausage (slice it, if needed) and mix well.
- Spoon the stuffing onto each chicken breast, roll, and secure with toothpicks.
- Place stuffed chicken in a baking dish, cover with any leftover stuffing, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-60 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and juices run clear.
Notes
- Customize the stuffing with your favorite herbs and spices.
- Use pork chops as an alternative to chicken for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40