Description
Mediterranean-inspired tomato and feta stuffed chicken delivers robust flavors from Greece’s culinary traditions. Juicy chicken breasts filled with tangy cheese and ripe tomatoes create a simple yet elegant dinner perfect for home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) feta cheese (crumbled)
- 6 cherry tomatoes (diced)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup (30 g) panko bread crumbs (Italian style)
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese (softened)
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil (chopped)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the flavor-packed filling by blending feta cheese, cream cheese, and fresh basil in a mixing bowl. Gently fold in diced tomatoes, being careful not to crush them. Season with salt and pepper to enhance the taste. Let the mixture rest momentarily.
- Transform chicken breasts using a butterfly technique: slice horizontally without separating, then unfold and flatten with a meat mallet until uniformly thin and even.
- Distribute the prepared cheese and tomato mixture evenly across the opened chicken breasts. Carefully roll each breast, ensuring the filling stays contained.
- Secure the rolled chicken with toothpicks to prevent filling from escaping. Position the rolls in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken rolls, creating a light coating. Generously sprinkle panko bread crumbs to add a crispy exterior texture.
- Roast in a preheated 400°F oven for 25-35 minutes. Verify doneness by ensuring the chicken is thoroughly cooked and golden brown.
- Remove from oven, let rest briefly, and serve hot, discarding toothpicks before plating.
Notes
- Achieve even thickness by gently pounding chicken breasts to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Mix cheese filling delicately to maintain vibrant tomato color and prevent mushy texture.
- Secure chicken rolls tightly with toothpicks to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Customize recipe by using gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond meal for low-carb and celiac-friendly options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg