Description
Sun-dried tomato stuffed chicken features juicy chicken breasts filled with a creamy, flavorful mixture of sun-dried tomatoes, cheese, and herbs. Baked until golden and tender, it’s elegant enough for company but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese or goat cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
- 1–2 tbsp fresh basil or spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine (to secure the chicken)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally without cutting all the way through. Open like a book and gently pound to even thickness if needed.
- In a small bowl, mix sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese (or goat cheese), shredded mozzarella (or Parmesan), garlic, and chopped basil or spinach until combined.
- Spoon the filling into each butterflied chicken breast, fold closed, and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Brush the outside of the chicken with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer the skillet (or transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish) to the oven and bake 15–20 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear.
- Remove toothpicks before serving. Spoon pan juices over the chicken if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Sun Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken