Stuffed Chicken Breast Raffeale

Name: Stuffed Chicken Breast Raffeale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 chicken breasts, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, split and pounded to 1/4-inch thick; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/3 cups feta cheese; 4 pieces hot sausage, cooked, split lengthwise; 2 cups spinach, sauteed in butter; 8 slices provolone cheese (thin); 4 slices tomatoes; 8 pieces roasted red peppers; 2 cups bechamel sauce; 2 cups marinara sauce; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon parsley flakes; 1 cup unsalted butter; 6 tablespoons flour

Submitted by DEB P.

"There used to be a restaurant in Pittsburgh called Raffeale's. They had this wonderful chicken recipe that a friend managed to get from the head chef. If you want a rich, wonderful Italian entree, this is it!"

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 17
Yields:: 4 chicken breasts
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, split and pounded to 1/4-inch thick
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 ¹⁄₃ cups feta cheese
4 pieces hot sausage, cooked, split lengthwise
2 cups spinach, sauteed in butter
8 slices provolone cheese (thin)
4 slices tomatoes
8 pieces roasted red peppers
2 cups bechamel sauce
2 cups marinara sauce
bechamel sauce
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 cup unsalted butter
6 tablespoons flour

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place half of the split breasts on top of the melted butter.
in a baking dish. Lay the feta cheese, sausage, spinach, provolone, cheese, tomato and roasted peppers over chicken. Place the other half of the chicken breast on top; cover with the bechamel sauce. Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degree, or until cooked through. Top with spaghetti sauce and serve immediately over your favorite pasta.
Bechamel directions.
in a saucepan, whisk together the first five ingredients until well incorporated. Add the butter and flour alternately, a little at a time. Continue whisking over medium heat until the mixture thickens.