Zucchini and Garlic Stuffed Chicken
This delicious stuffed chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with a flavorful mixture of zucchini and garlic.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Breadcrumbs - 1/2 cup
- Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Zucchini - 2 medium, grated
- Chicken breasts - 4 boneless, skinless
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, combine the grated zucchini, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Using a sharp knife, make a slit in each chicken breast to create a pocket for the stuffing.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the zucchini and garlic mixture, pressing it in firmly.
- Season the stuffed chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the stuffing is hot and bubbly.
- Serve the zucchini and garlic stuffed chicken with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 2g