Description
Juicy, tender meat wrapped around a savory, melted cheese filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 to 8 ounces each)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken to even thickness using a meat mallet.
- Mix mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, basil, and seasonings for the filling.
- Stuff the chicken, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
- Sear the rolls in an oven-safe skillet until golden brown on all sides.
- Bake at 400°F until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest for 5-10 minutes before removing toothpicks and slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven to maintain texture. Do not microwave.