We love how tasty and easy to make this Sun-dried tomatoes and cheese stuffed chicken breast recipe is. Enjoy tender and juicy chicken with each bite when you make this simple and healthy chicken breast recipe. We have so many delicious stuffed chicken breast recipes that we will be sharing with your further down this post. But first, let’s talk about this easy and healthy tomato and cheese stuffed chicken breast. First, the chicken breasts are first sliced and stuffed with a mixture of feta cheese,
mozzarella cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. Then, the stuffed chicken breasts are cooked on the stovetop using a skillet in a tasty herbed sauce. No need to bake these stuffed chicken breasts and they will be ready in less than an hour. Serve tender and juicy chicken for dinner any day of the week with your favorite side dish recipe. Below is just a list of ingredients and substitutes you will need to use to make this healthy cheese stuffed chicken breast recipe. Full measurements will be listed further down below. Cut a lengthways pocket to each chicken breast. Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and seasonings on both sides and into the pocket too. Stuff the pockets with sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and mozzarella. Seal each with a toothpick. Heat the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the stuffed chicken and sear until golden on both sides, about 6-8 minutes in total. Set aside on a plate. To the same skillet, add the shallots and cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add in the wine vinegar, flour, and whisk for a bit. Pour the stock little by little, whisking after each addition to
incorporate and form a thick sauce. Season to taste. Return the chicken to the pan and into the sauce, and spoon the sauce over. Cover the pan and cook over low heat for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temp shows 165F. Garnish with basil and serve warm. Frequently asked questionsCan you stuff raw chicken breast? Yes. You sure can. You will need to slice the chicken fillet in half lengthwise right in the middle. Lay it out flat and then add whatever you ate stuffing it with. Close the chicken breast with a toothpick before cooking or baking. How do you know when stuffed chicken breast is cooked? The best way to check if the chicken is done cooking is to check the internal temperature of the chicken using a food thermometer. Stick the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165F. If you do not have a thermometer, depending on the thickness of the chicken breast and where you are cooking it, it will need about 20-30 minutes. How do you stuff boneless chicken breasts? To stuff chicken breast, you have to first make pockets in the chicken breast where you will be stuffing it with whatever you are using for the stuffing. You will need to lay the chicken breast on a flat surface, using your left palm, press down on the chicken breast, and using your right arm start slicing through the middle lengthwise using a knife. Do not slice all the way through. Just about 3/4th of the way. Flip it open, stuff the chicken, and then close it back up using a couple of toothpicks. What to serve with this healthy stuffed chicken breast
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Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 1265mg | Potassium: 1182mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 2mg Reader Interactions |