**Couscous-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato: A Mediterranean Delight**
Experience the culinary journey of the Mediterranean with this tantalizing dish of couscous-stuffed chicken breast. This recipe combines the savory flavors of feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, creating a delightful symphony of tastes and textures. The tender chicken breast is meticulously stuffed with a flavorful mixture of couscous, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and a blend of Mediterranean spices, capturing the essence of the sun-kissed Mediterranean region. Embark on this culinary adventure and relish the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with every bite.
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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 TOMATO
Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri, 2008 Show: Guy's Big Bite Episode: Mediterranean Marination Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/guys-big-bite-/couscous-stuffed-chicken-breast-with-feta-sun-dried-tomatoes-and-kalamata-olives-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback
Provided by Melanie W.
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the couscous:.
- Directions.
- 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 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, 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 HERBED COUSCOUS
Thanks to fresh mint and lemon zest, this stuffing has plenty of vibrancy. For a quick flavor switch, try cilantro or basil instead of mint, and walnuts instead of pine nuts. Use a spoon to pack in the couscous; most of it will stay put as you saute the chicken, but any that falls out won't burn.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil. Add couscous; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and remove from heat; let steam 5 minutes. Add mint, pine nuts, scallions, lemon zest and juice, and 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper, and fluff with a fork.
- Lay chicken flat on a work surface. With a paring knife, cut a 2-inch-long slit in the thick side of each breast. Insert knife, and pivot inside chicken without enlarging opening, carefully forming a deep pocket (make sure not to pierce the opposite side). Stuff each breast with an equal amount of couscous mixture, packing it tightly.
- In a large skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place in skillet, and cook until browned on one side, 6 to 8 minutes. Carefully turn chicken over, and add 1/2 cup water to skillet (a little couscous may fall out). Cover, and cook until chicken is opaque throughout, 6 to 8 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 50 g
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.
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- For a crispy crust, coat the chicken breasts in a mixture of flour, salt, and pepper before browning them in a skillet.
- Use a variety of vegetables for the stuffing, such as zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or basil, to the stuffing for extra flavor.
- For a cheesy filling, use a mixture of feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Serve the stuffed chicken breasts with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Conclusion:
Couscous-stuffed chicken breast is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With its tender chicken, savory stuffing, and crispy crust, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal, give couscous-stuffed chicken breast a try.
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