"Tired of the same old bland chicken breasts? Try stuffing them and wrapping in phyllo to bake. The stuffing is flavored with dried cranberries, pecans, cream cheese, cracker crumbs, and herbs. They make an impressive presentation at the table, yet are so simple to put together. The recipe easily lends itself to variation as my notes below indicate...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (see Notes below)
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4 ounces cream cheese
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8 saltine crackers, broken into 1-inch pieces
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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1/4 cup pecan halves
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1/4 cup diced onions
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2 teaspoons friesh tarragon leaves or 1 teaspoon dried, plus additional for optional garnish
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1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
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1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper, optional
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Salt to taste
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12 sheets thawed phyllo dough
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3 Tablespoons butter, melted