Easy Italian Stuffed Chicken
This Cheesy Stuffed Chicken features tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy cheese mixture and topped with juicy tomato slices, roasted to golden perfection for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chopped olives or sundried tomatoes (whatever you have on hand)
- 1 clove garlic , crushed
- ½ tsp mixed herbs dried
- 200 grams full-fat soft cheese
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 4 ripe tomatoes sliced
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
Prepare the Cheese Mixture and Chicken
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan) or Gas Mark 7.In a bowl, mix the chopped olives or sundried tomatoes, crushed garlic, and most of the dried herbs into the soft cheese. Season with a bit of salt and pepper.Cut a slit along the side of each chicken breast to create a pocket. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
Stuff and Assemble
- Spoon a quarter of the cheese mixture into each chicken breast pocket, then press the sides together to seal.Place the stuffed chicken breasts on a greased baking tray.Arrange the tomato slices on top of each chicken breast, overlapping slightly.Season the tomatoes and chicken with a bit more salt, pepper, and the remaining herbs. Drizzle with olive oil.
Roast and Serve
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is golden around the edges and the tomatoes look slightly shriveled.Serve hot with a crisp green salad for a fresh and satisfying meal.
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