Chicken breast stuffed with feta cheese and sun dried tomato is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines the succulent flavors of chicken with the tangy, salty taste of feta cheese and the sweet, mildly tangy flavor of sun dried tomatoes. This delectable dish can be prepared in various ways, from baked to grilled or pan-fried, creating a diverse range of textures and flavors. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, chicken breast stuffed with feta cheese and sun dried tomato is a versatile and delicious choice that will tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
SPINACH TOMATO FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Use a sharp knife to slice a pocket into the sides of each chicken breast. Make sure you don't cut all the way through, just enough to create a place for the spinach mixture to go.
- Season both sides of each chicken breast with 3/4 teaspoon salt, paprika and garlic powder. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine the sun dried tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese, shallots, garlic, basil, panko, oregano, parmesan cheese, salt and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
- Mix well and set aside.
- Divide spinach mixture between the chicken breasts and stuff into each, about 3/4 cup each. If needed, you can use toothpicks to close chicken breast.
- Heat a large, oven-safe or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add the remaining oil and once hot, sear the chicken breasts on each side for about 2 to 3 minutes, until browned.
- Transfer skillet to oven and finish cooking 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
- Remove from oven and tent with foil for 5 minutes before eating.
- Remove toothpicks and eat right away.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 stuffed breast, Calories 407 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 44.5 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Cholesterol 148 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Fiber 1.5 g, Sugar 3.5 g
SUN DRIED TOMATO FETA STUFFED CHICKEN
Amazingly flavorful pan-grilled chicken that is stuffed with a mixture of sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese and rubbed with fresh pesto.
Provided by Lyuba Brooke
Categories dinner Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Lay chicken breast flat on the cutting board. Carefully, slide the knife (hold it sideways with blade facing away from you) at the top (wider part) of the chicken breast, in the center, and cut a pocket in the middle. DO NOT slice all the way through the bottom or the sides of the chicken breast. Your ultimate goal is to create a pocket inside the breast with opening at the top. Repeat with all three breasts.
- In a small bowl, mix minced sun dried tomatoes, Feta cheese, oil, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Stuff each chicken breast with equal amount of tomato/feta mixture, making sure it is evenly distributed through the pocket. Lightly press each chicken breast.
- Rub each chicken with about a tablespoon of pesto.
- Preheat a large cooking pan on medium heat and add vegetable oil. Place stuffed chicken breasts in the pan.
- Cook over medium/ medium-low heat until done making sure that both sides get nice and golden (lots of flavor comes from the chicken cooked to golden brown). This could take 20-30 minutes, depending on thickness of the chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Sodium 585 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH FETA & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
The soaking water from the sun-dried tomatoes can be refrigerated for several days. The liquid adds a layer of flavor to salad dressings, or can be used in place of part of the chicken or vegetable broth in recipes.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 31m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soak sun-dried tomatoes in enough boiling water to just cover them.
- Set aside.
- Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium high.
- Add onion and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened.
- Remove skillet from heat and transfer onions to small bowl.
- Drain tomatoes, discarding the soaking liquid or reserving it for another use.
- Add chopped tomatoes to onions and stir in basil and feta.
- Cut a horizontal slit in each chicken breast to form a pocket.
- Stuff each with 1/4 of cheese mixture.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and saute for 6 minutes.
- Carefully turn them and cook another 6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.8, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 83.7, Sodium 282.6, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 26.3
CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH FETA CHEESE, SUN-DRIED TOMATO
A stuffed chicken breast where the sweetness of the sun-dried tomatoes harmonizes with the saltiness of the Feta cheese.
Provided by Terrence Maguire
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sauté garlic and red bell pepper, in Olive Oil, for about 3 minutes (just enough to"combine" the flavors).
- Put aside to cool.
- In a bowl, combine Feta cheese, breadcrumbs, thyme, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic and red pepper mixture.
- Toss until well mixed (this will be your "stuffing").
- Lay a flattened piece of chicken breast on a cutting board or your counter.
- Put a 1/4 of the above mixture on the flattened chicken breast like you would be making a burrito and roll as tight as you can get it.
- Secure it with a toothpick or butcher string.
- Place chicken breast "roll" on a baking sheet (I spray it with Pam so it doesn't stick), brush with olive oil (this gives it a nice golden brown texture), and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook for about 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 180°F.
- I guess you could try it on a grill, but I never attempted it yet!
- Garnish with chopped green onion and serve hot.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
Steps:
- Make 2-inch-long deep cut with knife parallel to cutting board in center of each chicken breast half to form pocket. Evenly stuff pockets with cheese and tomatoes; secure with wooden toothpicks. Sprinkle, if desired, with salt and pepper. Dip chicken breasts in flour.
- Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 30 seconds. Stir in Sauce and simmer covered 6 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove toothpicks. Serve, if desired, over hot steamed escarole or spinach.
COUSCOUS STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH FETA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND KALAMATA OLIVES
Steps:
- For the couscous: In saucepan over medium heat add olive oil, when hot, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and saute a few minutes more. Add olives and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the box of couscous, turn off heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork, and season with salt and pepper. Spread 2 cups on large plate, add in 1/2 pound feta, and let cool. Keep the remaining hot to serve with chicken. (Put in covered casserole and reheat in oven last 10 minutes with chicken.)
- For the chicken: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Trim chicken with a boning knife, if needed. Start at top of breast and carefully make a lengthwise cut from top to bottom and making a pocket about 2 inches, making sure not to pierce the other side of the breast. When couscous is cool enough to handle, carefully spoon couscous mixture into pocket. Even out the stuffing by gently moving it around with your hands. Wipe off any excess couscous from outside of breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in saute pan and brown off both sides of chicken. Place chicken on baking sheet and place in oven for 20 minutes.
- While chicken is baking, make the sauce.
- For the sauce: In saute pan that you cooked chicken breasts in, heat and add garlic. Deglaze with white wine and add lemon juice. Reduce by one third. Add in sun-dried tomatoes, let reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, add the olives, turn off heat, add the butter and stir to combine.
- To serve, place couscous from oven on plate, cut chicken breast in half, top with sauce, crumble remaining feta cheese over.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, ball of mozzarella, sun-dried tomato, fresh basil leaf, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, cocktail stick
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F, Gas Mark 6 (200°C.)
- Dice the mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces and tear the basil leaves.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper and dried oregano.
- Cut a very deep slit lengthways into the chicken, but do not cut all the way through - spread it out a bit if necessary to give you more room to work with.
- Stuff to the brim with the fillings
- Use a few cocktail sticks to hold the chicken together and place on a baking tray.
- Pour a tablespoon of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar over each chicken breast.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Remove the cocktail sticks.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 54 grams, Sugar 0 grams
CHICKEN, FETA CHEESE, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO WRAPS
The ingredients in this easy wrap can be altered to your personal preference. Use your grill to make this into an easy summertime treat. In the winter, your oven will work just fine. The finished product will taste like something you'd order at a full service restaurant... but you'll be enjoying it in your own home!
Provided by SMPETER
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 3h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine chicken breasts and 1/4 cup dressing. Seal, and refrigerate for several hours.
- Preheat grill for high heat. Combine sun-dried tomatoes and hot water in a small bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes, drain, and cut tomatoes into thin slices.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, or until done.
- Cut chicken into strips, and place in a medium bowl with sliced tomatoes, feta, and spinach. Toss with remaining 1/4 cup dressing. Distribute mixture between the four tortillas, and wrap. Either cut in half and enjoy cold, or place briefly back on grill until the tortilla turns warm and crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 901.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
FETA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO STUFFED CHICKEN
This is an easy stuffed chicken breast that is absolutely yummy. I listed the olives as optional because I do not like olives, but I have made it with them for my husband (who loves olives) and he said it was very good. This dish goes really nicely with couscous and a Greek-style salad.
Provided by Alyssa
Categories Chicken Breasts
Time 1h30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, Greek seasoning, and lemon zest in a bowl. Pound the chicken breasts between sheets of wax paper or plastic wrap to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Marinate the chicken in the lemon marinade at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together the feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and 1 tablespoon of oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl; set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Divide the stuffing mixture onto each piece of chicken. Fold the edges of the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks. Place onto a baking dish, seam-side down, and place two roasted pepper strips onto each stuffed breast.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink, about 30 minutes. Remember to remove the toothpicks before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 147.3 mg, Fat 65.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 45.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 2641.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
FETA, HERB, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO-STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE
Provided by á-168951
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 425F. 2. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan; add tomatoes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and slice into thin strips. Combine tomatoes, cheese, 2 teaspoon chopped basil, oregano, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. 3. Place chicken breast halves between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and pound each piece to an even thickness using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Cut a horizontal slit through one side of each chicken breast half to form a deep pocket. stuff 1/4 cup tomato mixture into each pocket. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. 4. Fold 4 (16x12 inch) sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil in half crosswise. Open foil; place 1 1/2 teaspoon butter on half of each foil sheet. Lay one stuffed chicken breast half on top of each portion of butter. Place 1/8 teaspoon grated lemon rind on top of each stuffed chicken breast half, and drizzle each serving with 1 tablespoon chicken broth. Fold foil over chicken, and tightly seal edges. Place packets on a baking sheet. Bake packets at 425F for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Unfold packets carefully, and thinly slice each chicken breast half. Garnish each serving with 1/2 teaspoon sliced basil. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken breast. It should reach 165°F (74°C).
- If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes on hand, you can substitute with chopped fresh tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
- Feel free to add other ingredients to the stuffing, such as chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, or olives.
- To make the dish more flavorful, marinate the chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before cooking.
- Serve the stuffed chicken breasts with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Conclusion:
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Feta Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its juicy chicken, flavorful stuffing, and crispy outer layer, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try.
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