Italian Sausage-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 4 ounces country lean pork sausage; 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 2 tablespoons plain breadcrumbs; 2 boneless chicken breasts, trimmed and flattened to 1/4-inch thickness; 2/3 cup prepared spaghetti sauce; 2 slices provolone cheese (1 1/2 ounces); shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Place a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Coat skillet with cooking spray, add sausage, and cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring to break.
3
up large pieces.
4
Add green pepper, onion, and basil, and cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from skillet and spread mixture on a plate to cool quickly.
5
Add bread crumbs to the sausage mixture and toss gently, yet thoroughly, to blend.
6
Line a baking sheet with foil. Place chicken breasts on pan in a single layer and spoon equal amounts of sausage mixture evenly over each. Fold in sides of breast and roll up, placing seam side down on pan. If stuffing spills out, push it back into center of breast. Use toothpicks to hold seams together, if necessary.
7
Spoon half of sauce evenly over each roll. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink on the bottom. Top with cheese and bake 5 minutes longer until cheese has melted. Remove toothpicks before.
8
serving. Sprinkle on Parmesan cheese, if desired.

262

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Protein

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick cooking spray, 4 ounces country lean pork sausage, 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion, and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage-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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Sausage-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Variations & substitutions

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