Hash Brown Crusted Stuffed Chicken Breasts 5fix

5-ingredient fix contest entry. This elegant and flavorful chicken dish will delight any chicken connoisseur when they taste the perfectly seasoned chicken breasts, stuffed with healthy, cheesy, garlic seasoned broccoli, bell peppers and carrots. The simply potatoes® shredded hash browns, mixed with more cheese, encase and insulate the chicken perfectly while baking, resulting in a moist and juicy chicken breast every time. It's the perfect 3-course meal in an all-in-one package that's both impressive and delicious!!

Steps

Preheat oven to 375 degrees f.

Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry.

Remove any excess fat.

Using a sharp knife , cut a large pocket into the chicken breasts , cutting horizontally and lengthwise into the chicken , but not cutting through the back or sides.

Place the vegetables into a small bowl , add 1 / 2 cup of cheese and toss to mix.

Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and put into the chicken pockets.

Use seasoned salt to sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken pieces.

In a small bowl , mix the simply potatoes shredded hash browns with 1 cup cheese.

Use half of the mix to cover the bottom of a baking dish large enough to accommodate the 4 chicken breasts with no excess space between or around them.

Lay the chicken breasts on top of the hash browns , then , using the remaining hash brown mixture , patting equal amounts onto the tops of each piece of chicken.

Bake 45 minutes , covering loosely with foil tent during the last 10-12 minutes , or when nicely browned.

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breasts, frozen mixed vegetables, simply potatoes shredded hash browns, cheddar cheese, seasoning salt