Papaya-Stuffed Chicken and Basmati Rice
Papaya-Stuffed Chicken and Basmati Rice pairs juicy chicken breasts filled with tender papaya and a crisp, buttery crumb crust with fragrant basmati. A gently spiced pineapple–orange sauce adds warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of heat, creating a sweet-savory balance. It’s a vibrant dish suited for a weeknight dinner when you want something tropical yet comforting.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Papaya-Stuffed Chicken and Basmati Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 29
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Lay a chicken breast flat on your work surface. Using the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife, cut a pocket in the chicken breast through a 2 inch slit on the side. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Place the slices into the pocket of each chicken breast, then sprinkle the papaya slices with cinnamon to taste. Dip the chicken breast halves one at a time into the melted margarine, then into the cracker crumbs.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoons of margarine in a skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer the browned chicken breasts to the prepared baking sheet.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, then flip each chicken breast. Continue baking until the chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of margarine in the same skillet used to brown the chicken over medium-high heat, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in the orange juice, pineapple, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until reduced, about 30 minutes. Reduce the heat again to low and continue simmering until the sauce has thickened. Serve the chicken breasts over the rice with the pineapple sauce spooned on top.
- Calories 850.63 kcal High 43%
- Protein 47.7 g Good Source 95%
- Carbohydrate 93.86 g 34%
- Total Fat 32.14 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 7.38 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 1.91 g High --
- Cholesterol 162.01 mg High 54%
- Sodium 1088.02 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 2.34 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 23.05 g --
- Added Sugars 3.72 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 81.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.51 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 651.97 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 146.71 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 34.37 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Papaya Stuffed Chicken and Basmati Rice is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Brown Sugar, Butter Cracker, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 850.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Papaya-Stuffed Chicken and Basmati Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Basmati Rice, Brown Sugar, Butter Cracker, Cayenne Pepper, Crushed Pineapple. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Papaya-Stuffed Chicken and Basmati Rice?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 850.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Papaya-Stuffed Chicken and Basmati Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Papaya-Stuffed Chicken and Basmati Rice healthy?
- Papaya-Stuffed Chicken and Basmati Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 850.63 calories and 47.7 g of protein, or 95% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1088.02 mg (47% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.38 g (37% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.72 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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