Description
This Mozzarella and Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Chicken is a juicy, flavor-packed dish that’s easy to make yet impressive enough for special occasions! 🍗✨ Stuffed with creamy mozzarella, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavors in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests! Serve it with roasted vegetables, pasta, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skin-on chicken breasts
- ½ cup fresh or shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed or rehydrated)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Optional: Lemon zest, red pepper flakes, balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and carefully loosen the skin without tearing it.
- In a bowl, mix mozzarella, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture under the loosened skin of each chicken breast. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Brush the chicken skin with olive oil or melted butter for a crispy finish.
- Place the stuffed chicken on a lined baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
- Grilling option: Cook over indirect heat for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Slow cooker option: Cook on low for 4-6 hours, then broil for crispy skin.
- Make ahead: Prepare and refrigerate stuffed chicken for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Grilling, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350-450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: Varies based on ingredients
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg