Zucchini-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"The skin of this chicken makes a natural pocket to hold the stuffing mixture in. This is a great recipe for a dinner party, quite easy to make, and very delicious."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion (about 1/3 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 medium zucchini, shredded (about 2-1/2 cups)
• 3 slices bread, torn into coarse crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3⁄4 cup shredded swiss cheese
• salt & fresh ground pepper (I use seasoned salt)
• 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin left on

directions

1. Set oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3. In a skillet, melt butter; saute onion, parsley and basil until onion is tender (about 3 minutes).
4. Add garlic (if using) zucchini and cook 2 minutes longer.
5. Remove from the heat; stir in bread crumbs, egg, cheese salt and pepper.
6. Carefully loosen the skin if chicken on one side to form a pocket.
7. Stuff each chicken breast with the zucchini mixture then place in a greased dish.
8. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Reviews

[Skitzoid Lady]

I made this with turkey tenderloin. I butterflied the tenderloin, pounded it out, and stuffed it with the stuffing, then wrapped bacon around it. I cooked it a little longer, but it came out wonderfully tender and tasty. I'll be putting this on my rotation list.

 

[sarahevan5]

SO, SO Good! It's really too bad more people haven't rated this recipe. It really is a keeper. My husband isn't a swiss fan, so I used cheddar and the stuffing was incredible! I will definitely be making this again and again!!

 

[rachel.blanche]

My boyfriend found this recipe over a year ago and we make it quite often. It's fairly easy to make and it's great reheated the next day.

 

[islandgirl77551]

I was looking for recipes to make with stuff I had on hand and came across this one. It is great. We especially like the stuffing. Everyone commented on how good it was. I only had boneless breasts, so I put the stuffing on the underside and folded them in half. I put the extra stuffing in the dish around the breasts. Very nice recipe Kittencal.