SUN-DRIED TOMATO, PINE NUTS AND BASIL STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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This healthy meal is very flavorful quick and easy. Chicken stuffed with fresh basil, pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes with a syrupy balsamic sauce.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 4 to 6 ounces each
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt or 1 teaspoon garlic powder, if watching your salt
4 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted
8 marinated sun-dried tomatoes, drained
1/2 bunch basil
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3/4 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • 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. Rub pepper & salt over the breasts. Place 2 slices of tomato 1 teaspoon pine nuts 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 in a warm oven or under a foil tent. Continue to cook the sauce until it is reduced to a thick syrup.
  • Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the sauce over each chicken breast. Garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 76.9, Sodium 289.4, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.7, Protein 27.4

Alvin Davis
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was incredibly tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Asad Boohar
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Farhan Chowdhury
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was moist and tender, and the stuffing was packed with flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Md Yeanur
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Injineer Mayaq
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was incredibly tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


mari rana
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Uzochukwu John
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was moist and tender, and the stuffing was packed with flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


DelTheFly
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Kasen Crowley
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was incredibly tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


keitse sephetsolo
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sulieman oluwatosin Comfort
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the stuffing was packed with flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


HR Topu
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Deluer Hossen
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I especially loved the sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts. Will definitely be making this again.