Baked Chicken Cheese Stuffed

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside.
  3. With a paring knife, cut a 1-inch-long slit in thick side of each breast.
  4. Insert knife, and without enlarging opening, carefully work around inside to form a pocket (make sure you do not go through the other side).
  5. Finely Chop; basil, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  6. Divide mixture evenly, and spoon into breast pockets, spreading it around.
  7. Insert one piece of cheese in each breast pocket.
  8. Close pockets, using toothpicks; arrange, skin side up, on baking sheet.
  9. Rub with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper.
  10. Roast until well browned and a thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast reads 165 degrees, 30 to 35 minutes.
  11. Let chicken rest 5 minutes; remove toothpicks before serving.

chicken breasts, basil, tomato, garlic, orange zest, ground black pepper, mozzarella cheese, extra light olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/baked-chicken-cheese-stuffed-463966 (may not work)

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