Indulge in a culinary delight with our succulent Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Feta, Olives, and Pine Nuts. This tantalizing dish combines a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing. The tender chicken breasts are generously stuffed with a vibrant filling of sun-dried tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, savory olives, and aromatic pine nuts, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Each bite offers a burst of umami and Mediterranean flair, making this dish a true masterpiece.
This recipe is not only delectable but also incredibly versatile. It can be easily tailored to suit your dietary preferences and taste. For a vegetarian option, simply replace the chicken breasts with grilled or roasted vegetables. If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chili powder to the stuffing mixture. And for a more indulgent experience, drizzle the chicken breasts with melted butter or olive oil before baking.
Accompanying the stuffed chicken breasts are two additional recipes that complement the main dish perfectly. The first is a flavorful Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms. These savory mushrooms are filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, feta cheese, and herbs, creating a delightful appetizer or side dish. The second recipe is a refreshing Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Feta. This light and tangy salad is the perfect accompaniment to the richness of the stuffed chicken breasts, providing a refreshing contrast.
With its vibrant flavors, versatile nature, and accompanying recipes, this Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Feta, Olives, and Pine Nuts is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving more.
CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH FETA CHEESE, SUN-DRIED TOMATO
A stuffed chicken breast where the sweetness of the sun-dried tomatoes harmonizes with the saltiness of the Feta cheese.
Provided by Terrence Maguire
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sauté garlic and red bell pepper, in Olive Oil, for about 3 minutes (just enough to"combine" the flavors).
- Put aside to cool.
- In a bowl, combine Feta cheese, breadcrumbs, thyme, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic and red pepper mixture.
- Toss until well mixed (this will be your "stuffing").
- Lay a flattened piece of chicken breast on a cutting board or your counter.
- Put a 1/4 of the above mixture on the flattened chicken breast like you would be making a burrito and roll as tight as you can get it.
- Secure it with a toothpick or butcher string.
- Place chicken breast "roll" on a baking sheet (I spray it with Pam so it doesn't stick), brush with olive oil (this gives it a nice golden brown texture), and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook for about 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 180°F.
- I guess you could try it on a grill, but I never attempted it yet!
- Garnish with chopped green onion and serve hot.
SUN DRIED TOMATO FETA STUFFED CHICKEN
Amazingly flavorful pan-grilled chicken that is stuffed with a mixture of sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese and rubbed with fresh pesto.
Provided by Lyuba Brooke
Categories dinner Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Lay chicken breast flat on the cutting board. Carefully, slide the knife (hold it sideways with blade facing away from you) at the top (wider part) of the chicken breast, in the center, and cut a pocket in the middle. DO NOT slice all the way through the bottom or the sides of the chicken breast. Your ultimate goal is to create a pocket inside the breast with opening at the top. Repeat with all three breasts.
- In a small bowl, mix minced sun dried tomatoes, Feta cheese, oil, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Stuff each chicken breast with equal amount of tomato/feta mixture, making sure it is evenly distributed through the pocket. Lightly press each chicken breast.
- Rub each chicken with about a tablespoon of pesto.
- Preheat a large cooking pan on medium heat and add vegetable oil. Place stuffed chicken breasts in the pan.
- Cook over medium/ medium-low heat until done making sure that both sides get nice and golden (lots of flavor comes from the chicken cooked to golden brown). This could take 20-30 minutes, depending on thickness of the chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Sodium 585 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 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
COUSCOUS STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH FETA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND KALAMATA OLIVES
Steps:
- For the couscous: In saucepan over medium heat add olive oil, when hot, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and saute a few minutes more. Add olives and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the box of couscous, turn off heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork, and season with salt and pepper. Spread 2 cups on large plate, add in 1/2 pound feta, and let cool. Keep the remaining hot to serve with chicken. (Put in covered casserole and reheat in oven last 10 minutes with chicken.)
- For the chicken: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Trim chicken with a boning knife, if needed. Start at top of breast and carefully make a lengthwise cut from top to bottom and making a pocket about 2 inches, making sure not to pierce the other side of the breast. When couscous is cool enough to handle, carefully spoon couscous mixture into pocket. Even out the stuffing by gently moving it around with your hands. Wipe off any excess couscous from outside of breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in saute pan and brown off both sides of chicken. Place chicken on baking sheet and place in oven for 20 minutes.
- While chicken is baking, make the sauce.
- For the sauce: In saute pan that you cooked chicken breasts in, heat and add garlic. Deglaze with white wine and add lemon juice. Reduce by one third. Add in sun-dried tomatoes, let reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, add the olives, turn off heat, add the butter and stir to combine.
- To serve, place couscous from oven on plate, cut chicken breast in half, top with sauce, crumble remaining feta cheese over.
CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH FETA & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
The soaking water from the sun-dried tomatoes can be refrigerated for several days. The liquid adds a layer of flavor to salad dressings, or can be used in place of part of the chicken or vegetable broth in recipes.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 31m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soak sun-dried tomatoes in enough boiling water to just cover them.
- Set aside.
- Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium high.
- Add onion and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened.
- Remove skillet from heat and transfer onions to small bowl.
- Drain tomatoes, discarding the soaking liquid or reserving it for another use.
- Add chopped tomatoes to onions and stir in basil and feta.
- Cut a horizontal slit in each chicken breast to form a pocket.
- Stuff each with 1/4 of cheese mixture.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and saute for 6 minutes.
- Carefully turn them and cook another 6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.8, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 83.7, Sodium 282.6, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 26.3
Tips:
- To save time, you can use store-bought sun-dried tomatoes and pesto sauce.
- If you don't have pine nuts, you can substitute them with walnuts or almonds.
- For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the chicken and add extra vegetables, such as zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
- Serve with a side of roasted potatoes or a green salad for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
These Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Feta, Olives, and Pine Nuts are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing is a delightful combination of sweet, salty, and savory. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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