mozzarella & tomato-stuffed chicken breasts
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prep time
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 - chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 4 ounces jar sun-dried tomato halves
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 sprig rosemary, destemmed
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
- - kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
How To Make mozzarella & tomato-stuffed chicken breasts
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350`. Lightly grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
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Step 2Cut chicken in half horizontally. Place each piece between layers of plastic wrap, and pound into 1/4 inch thickness. season with salt and pepper.
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Step 3Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium high heat and saute mushrooms and rosemary until softened and browned, 5-7 minutes.
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Step 4Transfer mushrooms mixture into food processor, along Transfer mushroom mixture and add olives, oregano, basil, and 4-5 tomato halves. Pour in 2 teaspoons sun-dried tomato oil. Pulse for 10 seconds or until semi-smooth, but still grainy. Add more olive oil, if needed
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Step 5Spoon 1/2-1 Tablespoon mixture onto each piece chicken, top with 1 slice mozzarella cheese, broken into pieces, and roll into a little log. Place seam side down on baking sheet.
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Step 6When logs are made, top each one with a slice of mozzarella cheese, remaining sauce, and 1 tomato half.
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Step 7Place in oven, and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
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Step 8Remove from oven and let rest 5-7 minutes before serving.
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