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Tomato-Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts

You say tomato, we say give this stuffed chicken breast a try. Infused with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, this clean chicken dish is divine yet oh-so-simple.
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Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings
Calories 848.75 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 4 to 6 ounces each
  • 8 sun dried tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup(s) basil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 9/100 cup(s) balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 cup(s) chicken stock

Instructions

 

  • Cut a deep horizontal pocket in the side of each chicken breast.
  • Make the pocket as large as you can without piercing the top or bottom of the breast.
  • Place 2 slices of tomato and about 4 basil leaves in the pocket of each chicken breast.
  • Secure the pocket with toothpicks threading along the side to close.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy oven-proof skillet until it begins to smoke.
  • Cook each side of the chicken until golden brown.
  • Add the vinegar and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and gently simmer the chicken for 2 or 3 minutes per side until cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and keep warm.
  • Continue to cook the sauce until it is reduced to a thick syrup.
  • Taste the sauce and and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the sauce over each chicken breast.

Nutrition

Calories: 848.75kcalCarbohydrates: 15.81gProtein: 123.16gFat: 26.97gSaturated Fat: 3.45gCholesterol: 285.4mgSodium: 1755.4mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 9.06g

Keyword Chicken, Healthy Bytes, Healthy Eating, Low Calorie, Low Fat
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