The Amazing Stuffed Chicken Breasts

I have bookmarked this recipe almost 4 months ago from 365 Days of Baking but was contemplating if I should really try making it as she only rated the recipe 2 over 4.

Running out of new dinner ideas so I stopped thinking and went ahead buying all the ingredients - my hubby actually encouraged as he seems to love all the ingredients in the recipe. The result?? It was amazing and I am so glad! And the secret to making it great was the chicken broth that she missed out in the recipe! So moist and so flavourful ! Thanks 365 Days of Baking  for the recipe from Day 117 - Stuffed Chicken Breasts!

Recipe adapted from 365 Days of Baking with minor adjustments
Makes 4 pieces of chicken stuffed chicken breasts


Ingredients
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved and pounded flat
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 
1/2 cup chopped, fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 cup onion, minced
3/4 cup shredded cheddar/ Monterey Jack cheese ( I used jalapeño cheddar cheese) 4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sifted flour
1/2 cup chicken broth


Method
Preheat oven to 350ºF.1) In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter.  Add mushrooms, broccoli and onion.
2) Saute over medium-high heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3) Remove from heat and allow time to cool.
4) Sprinkle each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
5) In a mixing bowl, pour contents of skillet and mix with cheese; place approximately 2 tablespoons on each chicken breast.
6) Roll up each chicken breast and secure with toothpicks.
7) Dredge the four chicken rolls in flour and melt remaining butter in a large skillet; brown on all sides over medium-high heat for approximately 5-8 minutes.
8) Place the rolls in baking dish and pour broth over chicken.
9) Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.


Remove toothpicks and serve hot.

Speedy Broccoli & Cauliflower Cheese Salad

There are times that you feel like a light meal after weeks of carbs and meats. My mom brought over some really beautiful broccolis so why not a 5 minutes cheese broccoli salad? Here's the recipe to share.

Ingredients:
1 small head of broccoli - cut into bite-size flowerets
1 small head of cauliflower - cut into bite-size flowerets

1 1/2 cups shredded any type cheese of your liking ( I used Cheddar )
2/3 cup mayonnaise (I used reduced fat mayonnaise) 
1/4 cup wine vinegar

2 tsp fine sugar

2 tsp white pepper

1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 

Chives for garnishing.

Method:
1) Boil a pot of water until boiling then blanch broccoli for 2 minutes. Remove from bolling water and drain with colander. Cover broccoli with a clean tea towel and side aside to steam dry.
2) Prepare dressing in a medium microwave oven proof bowl by whisking together the cheese, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, pepper and lemon juice for a minute. Heat the mixture in the microwave on high for 40 seconds.
3) Remove dressing from microwave oven and stir till smooth.

4) Place broccoli on a salad bowl and pour the dressing over.

5) Garnish with chives  before serving.