Best 2 Mozzarella And Basil Stuffed Chicken Recipes
Welcome to the culinary journey of creating a delectable mozzarella and basil stuffed chicken dish. This recipe offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The tender chicken breast becomes a succulent vessel for a flavorful filling, expertly stuffed with creamy mozzarella cheese and aromatic basil. As you delve into this culinary adventure, the aroma of roasted chicken, herbs, and spices will fill your kitchen, promising an exquisite dining experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more with every bite.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
PAN-FRIED STUFFED CHICKEN WITH PROSCIUTTO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL
This is another great 'after work' recipe I've found recently in the Chicago Tribune. The trib credits the 'Chef Kathleen's Cooking Thin Daybook' for this one.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 41m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°.
- Cut each chicken breast in half crosswise to make 4 portions. Cut a slit into the sides of each portion. Insert a slice of prosciutto, a slice of cheese and 2 whole basil leaves into each slit. Secure well with a toothpick.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot; add the chicken. Reduce heat to medium; cook, turning once, until chicken is browned, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a baking pan.
- Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 15-18 minutes.
- Transfer to a platter.
- Meanwhile, heat the broth, mustard and garlic to a boil in the same skillet over high heat; cook until slightly thickened, 5 minutes. Stir in sliced basil; pour over chicken.
MOZZARELLA AND BASIL STUFFED CHICKEN
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9x12 casserole dish. Butterfly chicken breasts by slicing into the long side of the breast, stopping just about 1/4 of an inch from the opposite side. Lay chicken breast in casserole dish opened up. Sprinkle the exposed insides of the chicken breast with 1/2 of the Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. Stack the roasted red pepper, basil, and 1 slice of the mozzarella on the bottom side of the chicken. Fold the top flap of the chicken over, tucking in the mozzarella, basil and roasted red pepper as necessary. Sprinkle with the remaining Italian seasoning. Bake chicken for 30-40 minutes (until chicken is no longer pink). Pull chicken out of oven and turn the oven to a high broil. Top chicken with remaining mozzarella slices and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil until cheese is browned and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh mozzarella and basil.
- If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts thin.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will become dry.
- Serve the chicken immediately after it's cooked, garnished with additional basil leaves.
- You can also add other ingredients to the stuffing, such as sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, or spinach.
Conclusion:
Mozzarella and basil stuffed chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its juicy chicken, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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