Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Simple stuffed chicken breast recipe with sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and then cooked on the stovetop to perfection. Tender and juicy chicken with each bite.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp herbs de Provence or italian seasoning.
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil separated from the oil, and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 shallots diced
- 1 tbsp wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp GF flour
- 1 cup chicken stock
- fresh basil leaves to garnish
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- Serving size: one chicken breast
- Herbs: for the chicken, you can use any herbs you prefer. Italian seasoning will work just as well.
- Do use boneless and skinless chicken breast
- For gluten-free allergies, do use GF flour.
- Stock: If you don't have chicken stock, you can use vegetable stock
- Best to use sun-dried tomatoes in oil.
Nutrition
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