ZUCCHINI-STUFFED CHICKEN

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Now that we're empty nesters, my husband is the brave one who gets to test my new recipes. This one quickly received a thumbs-up.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups diced zucchini
1 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large ovenproof skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add zucchini and red pepper; saute for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Carefully loosen the skin on one side of each chicken breast to form a pocket; stuff with vegetable mixture. , In the same skillet, brown chicken skin side down in remaining oil. Turn chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

Cute Mytie boi
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This recipe looks delicious! I'm going to make it for dinner tonight.


Rosemary Udoh
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


winnie gotsilemang
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This recipe is a keeper!


Elfe Salimbot
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I'm definitely going to make this recipe again.


Clinton Omondi
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I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious.


Manna Khan
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I made this recipe with ground turkey instead of chicken and it turned out great!


skye tabish
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Ludell Griner
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The stuffing was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Mooliid Axmed Mooliid Axmed
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The zucchini stuffing is so flavorful and moist. It really complements the chicken.


Relmi 9a
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Shafiq Sharif
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Bintou Sanneh
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Zama Mhlanga
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the zucchini stuffing was a delicious and healthy addition.