Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Fontina And Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Fontina And Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Chicken; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, whole, cut in half; 4 ounces Fontina cheese, cut into finger-sized pieces; 8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup flour, for dredging; For Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon shallot, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 2 tablespoons butter (optional)

Servings: persons

For Chicken
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, whole, cut in half
4 ounces Fontina cheese, cut into finger-sized pieces
8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup flour, for dredging
For Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons butter (optional)

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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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TO MAKE CHICKEN:
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Cut a pocket in each chicken breast.
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Place the cheese, sun-dried tomato, and basil in the pocket. In a large saute pan over medium heat, heat the oil.
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Season the chicken breasts with salt, then lightly dredge them in flour.
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Saute the chicken breasts until lightly browned on both sides.
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Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
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FOR TOMATO SAUCE:.
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil.
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Add the shallots and saute for 1 minute.
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Then add the garlic and the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
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Add the chicken broth, and bring it to a boil, and continue boiling until the liquid is reduced to half the original volume, about 3/4 cup.
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Place the mixture in a blender.
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Add the basil and cayenne, then process until smooth.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Chicken, 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, whole, cut in half, 4 ounces Fontina cheese, cut into finger-sized pieces, 8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Fontina And Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce 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.

Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Fontina And Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

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