Stuffed Tuscan Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
576 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American, Italian-American Fussion
Stuffed Tuscan Garlic Chicken
Description
This recipe starts by cutting slits into chicken breasts to create pockets, which are stuffed with slices of mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes in oil, and fresh spinach leaves. The openings are sealed with toothpicks to keep the filling enclosed during cooking. The chicken is then rubbed with olive oil and Italian seasoning for a fragrant, herby exterior.
The chicken breasts are browned briefly on each side in an oiled skillet, developing a golden crust and locking in juices. Meanwhile, a creamy sauce combining heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese is whisked together and poured around the chicken in the skillet. The entire dish is transferred to the oven for baking until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese inside has melted.
The result is chicken with a tender, cheesy center surrounded by a creamy, flavorful sauce that highlights garlic and Italian herbs. This dish works well served with simple sides like roasted vegetables or crusty bread to soak up the sauce, making it a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast
- 4 lices mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced, in oil
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the 4 chicken breasts by cutting slits into the sides. Stuff the chicken by placing the 4 slices mozzarella cheese on the bottom, followed by ½ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes in oil, and 2 cups spinach. Seal the opening with toothpicks by placing them diagonally.
- coat the chicken with half of the 2 tablespoons olive oil, and the 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning. Add the remaining olive oil to a large skillet and cook each side of the chicken for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.
- To make the creamy garlic sauce, in a small bowl whisk the ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup chicken broth, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ¼ cup parmesan cheese. Pour the sauce into the bottom of the skillet surrounding the chicken.
- Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is cooked until no longer pink.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 576kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 205mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 630mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1476mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2302IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 307mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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