Chicken Nepiev

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
  • 4 tablespoons garlic flavored cream cheese spread
  • ¼ cup garlic and herb seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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