Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the vibrant flavors of avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese, all nestled within tender chicken breasts. This delectable dish, presented in three tantalizing variations, offers a symphony of textures and tastes that will captivate your palate. From the classic combination of avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella to the zesty kick of pesto or the tangy freshness of lemon and herbs, each recipe promises a unique culinary adventure. Prepare to embark on a taste sensation that will leave you craving more.
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CAPRESE STUFFED BALSAMIC CHICKEN
Caprese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken is a twist on Caprese, filled with both fresh AND Sun Dried Tomatoes for a flavour packed chicken!
Provided by Karina - Cafe Delites
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C | 350°F. Cut a pocket about 3/4 quarter of the way through on the thickest side of each breast, being careful not to cut all the way.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Pour 1 teaspoon of sun dried tomato oil over each breast, rubbing some of the seasoning inside the pockets.
- Fill each with 2 slices fresh tomato, 2 teaspoons sun dried tomato strips, one slice mozzarella cheese and basil leaves.
- Seal with 3-4 toothpicks diagonally to keep the filling inside while cooking.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of sun dried tomato oil (or olive oil) in a skillet or non stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden.
- While the chicken is cooking, mix together the garlic, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small jug. Pour the mixture into the pan around the chicken; bring to a simmer while stirring occasionally, until the glaze has slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Transfer pan to the preheated oven and continue to cook for a further 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese has melted.
- Remove toothpicks and drizzle with pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 158 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SUN-DRIED TOMATO STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, ball of mozzarella, sun-dried tomato, fresh basil leaf, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, cocktail stick
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F, Gas Mark 6 (200°C.)
- Dice the mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces and tear the basil leaves.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and dried oregano.
- Cut a very deep slit lengthways into the chicken, but do not cut all the way through - spread it out a bit if necessary to give you more room to work with.
- Stuff to the brim with the fillings
- Use a few cocktail sticks to hold the chicken together and place on a baking tray.
- Pour a tablespoon of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar over each chicken breast.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Remove the cocktail sticks.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 54 grams, Sugar 0 grams
SUN-DRIED TOMATO & SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: whole wheat pasta, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, pepper, salt, garlic, shredded mozzarella cheese, baby spinach, sundried tomato, marinara sauce, baby spinach
Provided by Mel Boyajian
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
- With a knife, carefully cut a slit in the side of the chicken making sure to not cut all the way through.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, pepper, and salt.
- Stuff each chicken breast with a clove of garlic, half of the mozzarella, half of the sun-dried tomatoes, and 1 ounce (30g) of baby spinach. (You may use toothpicks to close the ingredients inside the chicken breasts if desired, just remember to remove them!)
- In a cast-iron skillet, sear chicken on medium-high heat until all sides are browned.
- Continue baking in oven for 15-20 minutes, or until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165˚F (75˚C). Set aside.
- Heat marinara and spinach in the cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat until spinach is wilted.
- Serve chicken on top of whole wheat pasta and spinach marinara sauce.
- Enjoy!
AVOCADO PRAWN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO STUFFED CHICKEN
I had some prawns I wanted to use and there was not enough to make a meal out of so I decided to stuff some chicken breasts with them. These were really easy for me as the rest of the ingredients was all stuff I had in my fridge. I served ours over asparagus with a hollandaise sauce to accompany.
Provided by The Flying Chef
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Slice chicken breast down the centre length ways, open out, pound with a meat mallet until roughly of equal thickness.
- Lay sun-dried tomatoes down one side, of breast, top with prawns, avocado, basil, garlic and lastly cheese. splitting the ingredients as evenly as possible between the 2 breasts.
- Fold chicken breast over the filling, secure with toothpicks. Heat a little olive oil in a fry pan, brown breasts on both sides. (This just looks more appealing when serving to have the colour on the breasts, can cook them entirely in the oven if you like.).
- Place breasts in an oven proof dish, drizzle with a little olive oil, bake for about 25 Minutes or until cooked through.
- I served ours over asparagus with a hollandaise sauce.
AVOCADO, SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
I love experimenting with different stuffings for chicken. Here's another combination I've come up with that works really well.
Provided by The Flying Chef
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pound chicken with a meat mallet to flatten slightly (about 1/2 inch thickness).
- Place 2-3 slices of the avocado onto each breast (You will have avocado left over I use this for my salad I serve on the side), remove tomatoes from oil and slice thinly ( 2 Tomatoes per breast) lay slices on top of avocado, finally top with sliced mozzarella. (quarter of cheese per breast). Fold breast over to cover, Wrap two slices of Prosciutto around each breast.
- Pre-heat oven to 180c. Lightly oil an oven proof dish, place chicken breasts in dish and cook for 35-40 minutes or until cooked through.
- Sauce.
- Heat milk in a medium saucepan add chicken stock. Mix a little water with cornflour and add half the cornflour to milk. Stir until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the wine, Worcestershire sauce stir, whisk in mustard until blended.
- Finally add the sugar, cream and remaining cornflour stir until sauce boils and thickens, add the parsley, stir and serve with chicken.
- To serve: Place chicken on a plate, pour the sauce over and serve with salad on the side.
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken breasts are evenly cooked, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before removing them from the oven.
- For a crispier crust, increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C) and cook the chicken breasts for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes, you can use chopped fresh tomatoes or roasted red peppers instead.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese. Mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan are all great options.
- For a vegetarian version of this recipe, omit the chicken and stuff the avocado mixture into portobello mushrooms or bell peppers.
Conclusion:
Avocado, sun-dried tomato, and mozzarella stuffed chicken breast is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of creamy avocado, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
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