Feta and tomato stuffed chicken

Recipe Information

Description:
Feta and tomato stuffed chicken is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 30 minutes of prep time and about 20 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 50 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 30 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Total Time 50 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Chicken; Tomatoes; Feta Cheese
Category Poultry; Fruit; Dairy
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water

  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil

  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 1/4 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth

  • 2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions

  • Set an oven to 425°F.

  • Boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan and add the sun-dried tomatoes. Take the saucepan off of the stove and cover for 5 minutes.

  • Slice the rehydrated tomatoes finely and mix with 2 teaspoons chopped basil, garlic, oregano, cheese, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

  • Pound chicken breast half with a meat mallet or heavy skillet to an even thickness.

  • On one side of each chicken breast half, cut a slit to form a horizontal pocket and fill with 1/4 cup of the tomato mixture per chicken breast half.

  • Sprinkle salt and the remaining pepper on both sides of the chicken.

  • Create packets with aluminum foil and add one chicken breast half, 1/2 tablespoon of butter, 1/8 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon chicken broth to each packet.

  • Seal the edges and arrange the packets on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes and let stand for 5 minutes.

  • Remove the chicken from foil packets and thinly slice. Garnish with the remaining basil.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 311 cal

  • Total fat: 10g

  • Saturated fat: 6g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 2g

  • Cholesterol: 121mg

  • Sodium: 572mg

  • Carbohydrate: 8g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 43g