Chicken Nepiev

Chicken Breast - Dinner

Chicken, cream cheese, and garlic unite in this marriage of Chicken Neptune, Chicken Kiev, and a shorthanded pantry! Takes less fuss than either of its inspirations, and recipe can easily be increased for larger households.

Brief

Prep 40 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken Nepiev

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon garlic powder

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness

4 tablespoons garlic flavored cream cheese spread

¼ cup garlic and herb seasoned dry bread crumbs

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

salt and pepper to taste

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

In a cup or small bowl stir together the Italian seasoning onion powder and garlic powder. Sprinkle over both sides of the chicken. Place 1 tablespoon of cream cheese on the center of each piece and spread slightly. Tuck in the sides and roll up tightly. Secure with toothpicks.

Step 2

Place the bread crumbs on a plate or in a shallow bowl. Roll the chicken rolls in the bread crumbs to coat. Place on a plate cover and freeze for about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 4

Heat the butter and oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken rolls on all sides this should take about 5 minutes. Transfer the rolls to a baking dish.

Step 5

Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven or until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear. Spoon drippings from the dish over the rolls before serving.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Nepiev

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 239.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.2g 56%

Carbohydrates: 9.1g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 1.4g

Fat: 9.6g 15%

Saturated Fat: 3.2g 16%

Cholesterol: 77.3mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 383IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.8mg 122%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 1.2mg 2%

Folate: 9.1mcg 2%

Calcium: 58mg 6%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 29.2mg 10%

Potassium: 260.1mg 7%

Sodium: 351.8mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 86.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.