Creamy Tomato-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Name: Creamy Tomato-Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound skinned and boned chicken breast halves (4 breast halves); 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1/2 (8-ounce) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese; 3 garlic cloves, minced and divided; 1/4 cup chopped dried tomatoes (not in oil); 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, divided; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; Vegetable cooking spray; 6 plum tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1 pound skinned and boned chicken breast halves (4 breast halves)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 (8-ounce) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced and divided
1/4 cup chopped dried tomatoes (not in oil)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Vegetable cooking spray
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

1
Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and flatten to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2
Stir together cream cheese, two-thirds of minced garlic, and dried tomatoes. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over one side of each chicken breast, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Sprinkle 1/4 cup basil and Parmesan cheese evenly over breasts; roll up, jellyroll fashion, and secure with wooden picks, if necessary. Arrange in an 8-inch-square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 to 45 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from oven, and let stand 10 minutes.
4
Stir together plum tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, remaining one-third minced garlic, and remaining 1/4 cup basil.
5
Cut chicken into slices. Serve with tomato mixture.
6
Note: Fresh tomato mixture may also be served with toasted or grilled French bread slices.

428

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinned and boned chicken breast halves (4 breast halves), 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided, 1/2 (8-ounce) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Creamy Tomato-Stuffed Chicken 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.

Creamy Tomato-Stuffed Chicken

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