Texas Pecan Chicken Rolls
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves | ||
1 tsp kosher salt | ||
1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper | ||
1/2 lb of fresh button mushrooms, stems removed and chopped | ||
1/2 small onion, diced | ||
2 tbs butter | ||
1/4 lb of cream cheese, softened | ||
1 tbs Dijon mustard | ||
1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbs fresh | ||
1 and 1/2 cups of pecans, chopped | ||
1 cup dry bread crumbs | ||
1/2 cup butter melted |
This is delicious chicken recipe that is crusted with pecans, and a creamy mushroom mixture.
Directions:
- Flatten the chicken breasts with a mallet or heavy pan to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Saute the mushrooms and onion in 2 tbs of butter. Cool.
- Mix cream cheese with mustard and thyme.
- Spread mixture on each piece of chicken.
- Fold over ends and roll up, pressing edges to seal. Secure with tooth picks if necessary.
- Mix pecans and bread crumbs in bowl.
- Dip chicken into melted butter then dip into crumbs, turning to coat.
- Place on a greased baking sheet, seam side down.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes or until juices run clear.
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