Cheesy Basil-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Cheesy Basil-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; salt and pepper; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6-8 oz each); 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 slice high quality sandwich bread, torn into quarters; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; toothpicks or wooden skewer

Servings: persons

4 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6-8 oz each)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 slice high quality sandwich bread, torn into quarters
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
toothpicks or wooden skewer

1
Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 425 degrees.
2
Combine the cheese, 2 Tbls. of the basil, cream, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of the garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper to taste in a medium bowl.
3
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and cut off any fat. Cut a pocket in the thickest part of the chicken breast and gently work the knife back and forth until the pocket extends down into most of the breast.
4
Scoop one-quarter of the filling into each breast.
5
Seal the opening by threading a toothpick or wooden skewer through the chicken about 1/4 inch from the opening.
6
Transfer the stuffed breasts to a 13 by 9-inch baking dish and spread evenly with mayonnaise.
7
Pulse the bread in a food processor to coarse crumbs, about 8 pulses. Toss the breadcrumbs with 1 teaspoons garlic, 2 Tbls. basil, and 1 Tbls. of EVOO. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the chicken, pressing lightly to adhere.
8
Toss the tomatoes with 1 Tbls. EVOO, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste. Arrange in the baking dish around the chicken. Bake until the crumbs are golden brown and the thickest part of the chicken registers 160 degrees, about 25 minutes.
9
Serve.

534

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded, 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Basil-Stuffed Chicken Breasts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cheesy Basil-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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