Baked Chicken Cheese Stuffed |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Chicken Breasts with Cheese Stuffing Ingredients:
3 -4 chicken breasts (boneless,skinless) |
1/2 cup spices, basil leaves |
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil |
2 garlic cloves |
1 teaspoon orange zest |
1 tablespoon ground black pepper |
2 ounces mozzarella cheese or 2 ounces cheese, of your choice |
2 teaspoons extra light olive oil |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. With a paring knife, cut a 1-inch-long slit in thick side of each breast. Insert knife, and without enlarging opening, carefully work around inside to form a pocket (make sure you do not go through the other side).
2. Finely Chop; basil, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Divide mixture evenly, and spoon into breast pockets, spreading it around. Insert one piece of cheese in each breast pocket.
3. Close pockets, using toothpicks; arrange, skin side up, on baking sheet. Rub with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. Roast until well browned and a thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast reads 165 degrees, 30 to 35 minutes. Let chicken rest 5 minutes; remove toothpicks before serving.
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