Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Name: Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: ¾ cup chopped fresh mozzarella cheese; ¾ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; ½ cup ricotta cheese; ¼ cup oil packed sun dried tomatoe, finely chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon pesto sauce (purchased refrigerated); ¾ teaspoon coarse salt, divided; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 3/8-inch thickness; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¼ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

¾ cup chopped fresh mozzarella cheese
¾ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup oil packed sun dried tomatoe, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon pesto sauce (purchased refrigerated)
¾ teaspoon coarse salt, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 3/8-inch thickness
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon pepper

1
Heat oven to 350.
2
Line small rimmed baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.
3
Combine mozzarella cheese, spinach, ricotta cheese, sun dried tomatoes, egg, garlic, pesto and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in medium bowl.
4
Place chicken on plastic wrap-lined surface; spread each breast with 1/2 cup filling, leaving 1/2-inch border all around.
5
Roll up breasts from pointed end; secure with toothpicks.
6
Place on baking sheet.
7
Brush with oil; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
8
Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
9
Remove chicken; baste with pan juices.
10
Cover loosely with foil; let stand 5 minutes.
11
Remove toothpicks.
12
Serve whole or slice on the diagonal.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup chopped fresh mozzarella cheese, ¾ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, ½ cup ricotta cheese, ¼ cup oil packed sun dried tomatoe, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Mozzarella-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.

Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken

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