Name: Stuffed Chicken Breast with Lemon Butter Sauce
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 15 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 6 eggs; 2 cups cooked rice; 4 potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 onions, finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups mushrooms, chopped; 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped; 2 bell peppers, diced; 2 cups cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar), shredded; 1 cup butter; 2 cups milk; Juice of 3 lemons; 2 tablespoons oregano; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons thyme; 1 cup flour; Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe Title: Stuffed Chicken Breast with Lemon Butter Sauce

Brief Description: This recipe features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spinach, mushrooms, and cheese, served with a tangy lemon butter sauce.

Servings: 15
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

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Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice, potatoes, onions, garlic, mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers, and cheese.

3. Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing it horizontally, without cutting all the way through, and open it like a book.

4. Place a portion of the rice and vegetable mixture on one side of the butterflied chicken breast and fold the other side over to enclose the filling. Secure with toothpicks if needed.

5. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs with a splash of milk. Dip each stuffed chicken breast in the egg mixture, then dredge in flour seasoned with salt, pepper, and thyme.

6. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the stuffed chicken breasts on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

7. Transfer the browned chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

8. While the chicken is baking, prepare the lemon butter sauce. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the lemon juice, oregano, and soy sauce. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

9. Once the stuffed chicken breasts are cooked, remove them from the oven and drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the top.

10. Serve the stuffed chicken breasts with a side of rice or roasted vegetables.

Special Tips or Variations:

- You can customize the filling by adding different vegetables or herbs to suit your taste preferences.

- Make sure to remove the toothpicks before serving the stuffed chicken breasts.

- This dish pairs well with a side of mashed potatoes or a fresh green salad.

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