Delicious Raisin Rice Stuffed Chicken Recipe

This flavorful dish combines tender chicken breast with a savory and sweet stuffing made with raisins, rice, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a special family dinner or a festive gathering, this dish is sure to impress your guests with its unique combination of flavors.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, raisins, parsley, almonds, olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Using a sharp knife, make a horizontal slit in each chicken breast to create a pocket for the stuffing.
4. Divide the rice mixture evenly among the chicken breasts, stuffing the mixture into the pockets.
5. Secure the openings of the chicken breasts with toothpicks to prevent the stuffing from falling out.
6. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the stuffing is hot.
7. Serve the raisin rice stuffed chicken hot, garnished with extra chopped parsley, if desired.

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