Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

Ingredients

Servings:

For the Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast

boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

dried basil

1/2 tsp

dried oregano

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1 1/4 cup(s)

shredded mozzarella

3 tblsp

olive oil

batch of tomato sauce, see below

For the Tomato Sauce

15 oz can crushed tomatoes

2 tsp

minced garlic

1 tsp

dried oregano

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

Directions 8 steps | 30 Minutes

Step 1

Prepare the chicken. Create a pocket by slicing each chicken breast horizontally about halfway.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix together salt, pepper, dried oregano, pepper and garlic powder.

Step 3

Coat the chicken breast on both sides with the mixture.

Step 4

Stuff the chicken breast with the shredded mozzarella cheese and use a toothpick to secure the chicken breast shut, if needed.

Step 5

Cook the chicken. Place the olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook for 4 minutes on each side.

Step 6

Prepare the tomato sauce. In a medium bowl, stir together the crushed tomatoes, garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper. (See notes 1.)

Step 7

Reduce the heat to medium, and add the tomato sauce to the skillet, surrounding the chicken. Cover and let it simmer for up to 10 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked. (See notes 2.)

Step 8

Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

You can make more tomato sauce and serve the chicken with pasta.
Chicken must have a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

566

FAT

25.5 g

PROTEIN

71.2 g

CARBS

11 g

Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

Ingredients

Directions 8 steps | 30 Minutes

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