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Mozzarella & Tomato Stuffed Chicken

A great way to serve chicken breasts is by stuffing it!  This Mozzarella and Tomato Chicken makes a great mid week family dinner.  Serve it with a salad or pasta and you're all set!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: chicken, mozzarella cheese, Pasta
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 407kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken breast flattened to about 1/2 inch thickness
  • 4 Tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 4 Sun dried tomatoes chopped (packed in oil)
  • 1 Cup bread crumbs approx 3 slices of bread
  • 1 fresh mozzarella ball, grated
  • 1/2 Cup parmesan grated
  • 2 Tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Small bunch fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 Teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 Teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and have ready a deep sided baking dish.
  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Let sizzle for just a minute. Add the chopped tomatoes and give a good stir. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 - 15 minutes or until the tomatoes are completely softened. Add the sun dried tomatoes, half of the dried herbs and half of the fresh parsley, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir well and leave on heat for about a minute. Remove from heat and add the mozzarella cheese and half of the parmesan. Stir well and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, remaining parmesan cheese, remaining dry herbs, remaining parsley, garlic powder, onion powder and melted butter. Stir to combine.
  • Spoon the mixture in the middle of the chicken breast and fold over firmly. Place in the baking dish. Evenly top with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake for around 30 minutes or until golden and chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove from oven and spoon over the pan juices to serve.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Mozzarella & Tomato Stuffed Chicken
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 407 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 96mg32%
Sodium 885mg38%
Potassium 852mg24%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 1349IU27%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 224mg22%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.