Chicken Nepiev

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.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 239 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 4 tablespoons garlic flavored cream cheese spread
• 0.25 cup garlic and herb seasoned dry bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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 3

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 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.