Chicken Nepiev

Recipe View In a small bowl, combine Italian seasoning, onion powder, and garlic powder. Sprinkle this aromatic blend generously over both sides of each chicken breast. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Place 1 tablespoon of garlic flavored cream cheese spread in the center of each chicken breast. Spread it slightly to ensure even distribution. Tuck in the sides of the chicken and roll up tightly, securing each roll with toothpicks to maintain its shape. (Assembly time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the garlic and herb seasoned dry bread crumbs onto a plate. Roll each chicken roll in the bread crumbs, ensuring they are fully coated for a delightful crispy texture. Transfer the coated rolls to a plate, cover, and freeze for approximately 30 minutes. This step helps the chicken retain its shape and prevents the cream cheese from melting out during cooking. (Freezing time: 30 minutes)

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Ensure the oven is fully heated before proceeding to the next step. (Preheating time: 15 minutes)

Recipe View In a skillet, heat butter and vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, carefully place the chicken rolls in the skillet and brown them on all sides, about 5 minutes. This step adds a rich, golden color and enhances the flavor. (Browning time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the browned chicken rolls to a baking dish. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). (Baking time: 20 minutes)

Recipe View Before serving, spoon the drippings from the baking dish over the chicken rolls. This adds moisture and intensifies the flavors. Serve hot and enjoy this delectable culinary creation.