PIZZA-STUFFED CHICKEN

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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Two 8-ounce packages fresh mozzarella
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from its casing, cooked and cooled
1/2 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
One 15.5-ounce can pizza sauce
Grated Parmesan, for garnish
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the top third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Lay a chicken breast on a cutting board with the tapered end pointing at you. Using a sharp knife held horizontally to your work surface, begin slicing the chicken breast in half, starting at the thicker end of the breast and slowly working towards you, leaving an outer edge connected so you can open it like a book. Butterfly all the breasts in this manner and set in the fridge until ready to roll.
  • Cut six 1/4-inch-thick slices from the mozzarella, then finely chop the rest.
  • To build the pizza rolls: Open the butterflied chicken breasts so they lay flat on your cutting board. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Top with some spinach leaves, sausage, sun-dried tomatoes and chopped mozzarella. Roll the chicken around the filling and tuck into itself so that the seam is facing down. Place the rolled chicken in the prepared baking dish, seam-side down. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining chicken and fillings.
  • Bake the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, heat up the pizza sauce. About 3 minutes before the chicken is done, top each piece with a slice of mozzarella.
  • Spoon the warm pizza sauce over the chicken and garnish with the Parmesan and basil.

Dm moina Akter
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I don't think I have all of the ingredients for this recipe.


Banak
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This recipe seems like it would be a lot of work.


Rapunzel Swan
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I'm not sure if I'll like this recipe, but I'm willing to try it.


Christian allen
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Karabo Sydwell
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I'm going to try this recipe next time I have guests over.


Zunayed Hussain
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual chicken dinner routine.


Heladio Samaniego
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Jojo Parsons
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Antonio Garcia
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I'm not a big fan of pizza, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pizza filling was cheesy and delicious.


Vivian vero Nansamba
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Tahira Misti
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I would definitely make this recipe again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Esomonu Chigozie
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The chicken was a little dry, but the pizza filling was delicious.


Imer Aliu
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Allen Glass
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to prepare, and it always turns out great.


Asimwe Rosemary
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the pizza filling is so flavorful.


Dorina Novac
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This pizza stuffed chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pizza filling was cheesy and delicious.