Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - Sofia Foodie Recipes

Ingredients

2 boneless chicken breasts
1 tomato, thinly sliced
4 slices fresh mozzarella (or regular mozzarella)
10-15 fresh spinach leaves
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tsp olive oil

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare chicken:

Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket, starting at the thickest part. Don't cut all the way through.
Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.

Stuff chicken:

Place 2 tomato slices, 2 mozzarella slices, and a few spinach leaves in each pocket. Secure with 4 toothpicks diagonally.

Sear:

Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2 minutes per side, flipping carefully.

Bake:

Transfer chicken to a casserole dish (or use the pan if oven-safe). Bake for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (no longer pink, juices run clear).

Serve:

Remove toothpicks and enjoy!

Chef's Note

To keep chicken moist, season well, sear until golden, and bake just until done. Avoid overcooking to prevent drying out.