CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH FONTINA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE

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Make and share this Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Fontina and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, whole, cut in half
4 ounces Fontina cheese, cut into finger-sized pieces
8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup flour, for dredging
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons butter (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • TO MAKE CHICKEN:
  • Cut a pocket in each chicken breast.
  • Place the cheese, sun-dried tomato, and basil in the pocket. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat the oil.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt, then lightly dredge them in flour.
  • Sauté the chicken breasts until lightly browned on both sides.
  • Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  • FOR TOMATO SAUCE:.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil.
  • Add the shallots and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Then add the garlic and the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, and bring it to a boil, and continue boiling until the liquid is reduced to half the original volume, about 3/4 cup.
  • Place the mixture in a blender.
  • Add the basil and cayenne, then process until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.7, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 67.1, Sodium 867, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 24.4

Lerato Mhlongo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover chicken from a rotisserie chicken, and I used it to make this recipe. It turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I would high


Nazir Jelilu
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I'm not a fan of chicken breasts, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy way to cook chicken breasts


Ben Ben
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fontina cheese. I had some leftover fontina cheese from a cheese platter, and I used it to make this recipe. It turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I


MD mokim Ali
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I made this recipe for my husband's birthday dinner, and he loved it. He said it was the best chicken dish he had ever had. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion dish.


Leaona
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who has the time to make it.


Adongafac Randy
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I'm not a fan of sun-dried tomatoes, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The fontina cheese and herbs were a great combination, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chicken


Tina Bologna
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the chicken, and they even ate all of the vegetables in the stuffing. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to get their kids


Soul Chimese1
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I'm a vegetarian, but I still enjoyed this recipe. I used tofu instead of chicken, and it turned out great. The stuffing was flavorful and moist, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a deliciou


Sarah Evans
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I made this recipe with grilled chicken, and it was delicious. The stuffing was flavorful and moist, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy grilled chicken dish.


Sohail Pathan
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This chicken dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover roasted chicken, and I used it to make this recipe. It turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Leana Ahmadi
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely delivered. The stuffing was flavorful and moist, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Christine Brockman
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the chicken, and I even got a few requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Lipitoa Ikiua
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This was my first time making stuffed chicken breasts, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors from the fontina cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs.


Izzy Blunden
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The stuffing was flavorful and moist, and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chicken dish.


Haider Haider
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This chicken dish was a hit with my family! The fontina cheese and sun-dried tomato sauce were a delicious combination, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.