Inspired by a recipe on Recipes.net, this Sun-Dried Tomato and Cheese Stuffed Chicken was immediately placed in the “must make again” category of recipes. Considering the busy day I had before and after making it, the fact that I can still attest that it is an easy recipe says a lot.
It is as delicious as it is simple and for someone who thinks Sun-Dried Tomatoes are a hit or a miss, that too is quite a good sign of how tasty this is. (Need another reason to make it? The leftovers are even more delicious due to the chicken absorbing the juices).
Sun-Dried Tomato and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
4 Skinless Chicken Breasts, preferably boneless
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/4 cup Basil, chopped (Dried works if you don’t have fresh)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix the mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Butterfly each chicken breast. (Cut horizontally through the thickest part of the breast and stop about 1/4 inch from the opposite edge).
Spread the mozzarella and sun-dried tomato mixture evenly on one side of each chicken breast. Fold each chicken breast in half. To prevent the stuffing from falling out, you can use a toothpick to keep it together. I didn’t have any but the pocket I made was deep enough to keep everything in. (Long story short, you don’t need to use toothpicks but it would be easier).
Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until browned.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the juices run clear. Depending on the thickness of the chicken, you may need to add or reduce the time.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Once plated, pour the juices from the pan on the chicken. Serve with a side of rice and/or salad.
Enjoy!
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