Salsa Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Salsa Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 large tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium high heat until hot.
2
Stir in the onion and cook, stirring until golden, about 6 minutes.
3
Stir in the garlic and cumin and cook, stirring until golden, about 2 minutes.
4
Stir in the tomatoes and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
5
Stir in the lime juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Let the salsa cool to warm.
7
Place each chicken breast, smooth-side-up, on a work surface.
8
Place the palm of one hand on top of one breast, then insert a pairing knife to make a length-wise pocket in each breast.
9
Divide some of the salsa between the breasts, stuffing them full.
10
Rub the chicken with the oil, then season all over with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
11
Spread the remaining salsa evenly over the breasts.
12
Preheat the oven to 425F.
13
Place the chicken breasts on an oiled baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
14
Let stand 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

365

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Salsa Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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