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Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

This mozzarella chicken is stuffed with cheese, baked in a fire roasted tomato sauce and served with a parmesan herb orzo. It's cozy, comforting and super delicious!

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 14 ounces fire roasted tomatoes
  • parmesan, for sprinkling
  • fresh basil, for topping
  • parmesan orzo, to serve on the side
  • house salad, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Cut a pocket in the side of the chicken breast. Season the chicken all over (and inside!) with the salt, pepper, garlic powder and dried basil.
  3. Cut 4 pieces of mozzarella and stick them in the pocket of each piece of chicken. We will use the rest of the mozzarella in the sauce.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook on both sides until browned and golden, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and transfer it to a plate.
  5. Add the can of fire roasted tomatoes to the same skillet. If you don’t like chunky sauce, you can blend the tomatoes before adding (this is what I do!).
  6. Place the chicken back in the skillet, in the sauce. Tear up the remaining mozzarella and sprinkle it around. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Remove and sprinkle with parmesan and fresh basil. Serve with parmesan orzo and a salad!