ZUCCHINI-STUFFED CHICKEN

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Now that we're empty nesters, my husband is the brave one who gets to test my new recipes. This one quickly received a thumbs-up.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups diced zucchini
1 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large ovenproof skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add zucchini and red pepper; saute for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, basil, salt and pepper. Carefully loosen the skin on one side of each chicken breast to form a pocket; stuff with vegetable mixture. , In the same skillet, brown chicken skin side down in remaining oil. Turn chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

ayana timothy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken and zucchini.


Baby bobo
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This is a delicious and healthy recipe that is perfect for a summer meal.


Aneeta pariyar
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out moist and flavorful.


Sanjaya Nawooda
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken and zucchini are both cooked perfectly.


Jamir Simmons
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the zucchini filling is so tasty. I highly recommend this recipe.


Esha Sahil
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This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is a delicious and healthy meal. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the zucchini filling is a great way to get some extra vegetables into your diet.


mochoari galaletsang
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the zucchini filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ramesh Rai
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I loved this recipe! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the zucchini filling was actually really tasty.


Gulzar Brohi
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This is a delicious and healthy recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal.


TPR1234
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The zucchini filling is also a great way to get some extra vegetables into your diet.


khang khang
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the zucchini filling was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Fasasi Aishat
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the zucchini filling was delicious.


Ganiu Rahim
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfectly cooked. The zucchini filling is also a great way to get some extra vegetables into my diet.


chesung Chemjong
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This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is delicious! The chicken was juicy and the zucchini filling was flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and tasty meal.


Kamrunnahar mony397 Kamrunnahar mony397
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I made this last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the zucchini filling was so tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


shekhar saru
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This zucchini stuffed chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the zucchini filling was a delicious and healthy addition. I will definitely be making this again.