Stuffed Chicken Breast
Master the art of stuffed chicken breast with unique flavors and textures that will leave your dinner guests in awe and craving more.
Total time
70 min
Servings
4
Calories
408.2
Category
Dinner & Mains
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful and juicy Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe. Packed with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs, it's a high-protein meal that's surprisingly easy to make in under an hour.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 mozzarella cheese
- 12 -16 dried tomatoes
- 8 basil
- 8 spinach
- 1 eggs
- 2 water
- 1 parsley
- 1 garlic powder
- 1 black pepper
Method
Cover each breast with plastic wrap and pound to approximately a 6mm (1/4<U+0094>) thickness, taking care not to make any holes.
Lay meat out, and just inside one edge lay a piece of mozzarella, black pepper to taste, 3 or 4 of the s/d tomatoes, 2 spinach leaves and 2-3 basil leaves (depending on size).
Fold breast over, and secure with toothpicks or skewers (I used 4 toothpicks per breast) Grind rice crackers using a food processor, rolling pin or mortar and pestle until they are the consistency of <U+0093>normal<U+0094> breadcrumbs.
Mix garlic powder, parsely and freshly ground black pepper into rice cracker crumbs.
Dip the stuffed breasts into beaten egg and coat well with crumbs.
Bake in a 200c oven for the first 20mins, then turn down to 180c for another 10 mins or until chicken is cooked through.
Cook's notes
- Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking and easy rolling.
- Use toothpicks to secure the filling; remove before serving.
- For extra crunch, try panko instead of rice cracker crumbs.
Easy swaps
- Instead of mozzarella, use provolone or fontina
- Instead of spinach, use arugula or kale
- Instead of sun-dried tomatoes, use roasted red peppers
Frequently asked
Can I use chicken thighs instead?
Yes, but adjust cooking time as thighs may need a few extra minutes.
How do I prevent the cheese from leaking out?
Make sure to seal the breast tightly with toothpicks and avoid overstuffing.
What can I serve with this?
Try a side of roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad.
