I think I should have stuffed the chicken breast more. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast without cutting all the way through it. Chicken stuffed with herby mascarpone. Top with cheese mixture. Stuffing is fabulous, fancy enough for company. I served in with couscous and steamed green beans. It wasn't the absolute best I've ever had, but then again food always tastes better when someone else cooks it for you - just wasn't as deeply flavorful as I would have liked. Stuffed chicken breasts make a great dinner party dish. Make modifications and it will be WINNER! Try our popular recipes including mustard-stuffed chicken, herby mascarpone chicken and chicken Kiev. 2 tablespoons finely chopped pitted kalamata olives, 8 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, Back to Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts. Stuff each breast pocket with about 1/3 cup of the feta mixture; secure the pockets using wooden picks. https://www.centercutcook.com/mediterranean-stuffed-chicken Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Couldn't grill last night so quickly browned the chicken on stovetop, then put the skillet in 350 oven for 20 minutes to finish. These were amazing! —Amanda Rochette, Watertown, Massachusetts, Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe photo by Taste of Home. My whole family loved it. Very easy and great for a quick dinner. my chicken breasts were too small to stuff so i used it as a salsa. Once you mix the filling ingredients together, make a little "pocket" for the filling in each chicken breast. nice to have on hand for recipes. © Copyright 2020 Meredith Corporation. I also did not want to wait to peel the pepper so it was all included in the stuffing. Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr, 8 servings (serving size: 1 stuffed chicken breast half). Chicken breasts are stuffed with feta cheese, artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers for a Mediterranean-inspired dinner that's ready in about half an hour. My husband (doesn't like chicken) suggested to flatten the chicken and spread with mixture then roll it up. thickness. My hubs said it needed more cheese. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. very good! This was extremely flavorful!! Husband love it! The chicken turned out very moist. when red bell peppers are on sale, i roast, cut in strips, and bag in 2 oz increments and freeze. Nutrition Served with green beans and mashed potatoes. I did roasted my peppers in the oven, used fresh basil, olives, and some really good feta. Grill 6 minutes on each side or until done. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mediterranean-stuffed-chicken-breasts Remove from grill; cover loosely with foil, and let stand 10 minutes. Substituted peppercinis for the olives. Mediterranean stuffed chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is ready to serve in around 30 minutes and it’s loaded with fresh and vibrant flavors. MyRecipes may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Home Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken. 149 ratings 4.7 out of 5 star rating. Also had a little pan juice from the condensation etc and poured that over cous cous before the chicken went on top. https://www.food.com/recipe/mediterranean-stuffed-chicken-breasts-503926 Place chicken on broiler rack, and broil 6-8 minutes each side, or until done (it may take additional time, depending on thickness of the chicken breasts). MyRecipes is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. It was very dry when prepared as directed. Taste of Home is America's #1 cooking magazine. I had some left over filling so I heated it and spooned it over the chicken. Make sure to pat them dry before adding the seasoning. I marinated the chicken for about an hour in bottled greek dressing and flattened the breasts and used about 1/4 cup filling in each. DELICIOUS! This super-quick and special recipe for two is bound to become a My Good Food favourite 25 mins . Will definitely make again. Still very delicious. The family loved the meal. I followed a previous reviewer's advice and marinated the chicken in Italian dressing (while peppers roasted). each breast used about 3.5 T of mix. Very easy to make for a dish that looks complicated! Will make again! I prepared them on the skillet with a little olive oil. Will make again! We had these with roasted red pepper risotto (Archer Farms) and caesar salads. This made a great, healthy, high-protein meal, served with quinoa and vegetables. 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