4.8 from 24 votes
Sun Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken
Chicken breasts are stuffed with a flavorful mix of sun-dried tomatoes, cheese, and herbs, then pan-fried to juicy perfection in garlic-infused oil. This easy yet elegant dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 551 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 chicken boneless breasts ~200g (7oz) each
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
FOR THE STUFFING
- ½ cup gouda cheese
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes sliced
- 15-20 leaves baby spinach
- ½ teaspoon dried basil optional
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in the middle but don’t cut all the way through. It should look like a pocket.
- Mix together salt, black pepper, ginger garlic powder and olive oil. Slather this all over the outside and inside of the chicken breasts. Leave for at least 30 mins.
- Open the chicken and place some Gouda cheese first, then add sundried tomatoes and finally add some baby spinach. Sprinkle some dried basil leaves on top (optional) and then seal with two toothpicks (each breast) threaded along the edges of the chicken. This will prevent the stuffing from falling out.
- Heat some olive oil in a pan, put the chicken and cook each side for approximately 5-8 mins. Cover the pan in between.
- When the chicken is almost cooked add the garlic cloves to the oil and let them roast. Take a spoon and pour that oil on the chicken to infuse it with the garlic flavour and also to give it colour.
- Take out the chicken and let rest for a few mins before serving.
- Top with some more fresh baby spinach, sundried tomatoes and serve with a side of grilled vegetables.
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Notes
- If you are buying dried sundried tomatoes rather than the ones packed in oil you’ll need to rehydrate them. Before using put them in a microwave-safe bowl and add some salt. Microwave for 2 mins and let sit for an hour till they are soft. Use them straightway or leave them in olive oil for a couple of hours and add some oregano. The oil can be later used to flavour any dish or in your normal cooking procedure.
Nutrition Information
Calories
551kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
1755mg
(73%)
Potassium
1353mg
(39%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1378IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
482mg
(48%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 551kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1755mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 1353mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1378IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 482mg | 48% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.