MAIN DISH: HEALTHY STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST (click here to print)

Healthy Stuffed Chicken Breast

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

I could eat this stuffed chicken breast every single day. It’s super tender, tastes fantastic, and is a healthy meal all by itself – no sides required!

Course: Main Course

Servings: 1

Calories: 262 kcal

Author: Christel Oerum

Ingredients

• 1 chicken breast
• 1 oz. (28 g) low-fat mozzarella
• 1 artichoke heart (from a can)
• 1 tsp. sundried tomato, chopped
• 5 large basil leaves
• 1 clove garlic
• ¼ tsp. curry powder
• ¼ tsp. paprika
• Pinch of pepper
• Toothpicks

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 365 F (185 C).
2. Cut the chicken breast almost halfway through with a sharp knife.
3. Chop up the mozzarella, artichoke, basil, tomato, and garlic. Mix to combine and stuff it into the cut chicken breast.
4. Use a few toothpicks to close the chicken breast around the stuffing (you can see how in the video above).
5. Place the chicken breast on a baking sheet or aluminum foil, and season it with pepper, curry powder, and paprika.
6. Bake for around 20 minutes (depending on the size of the chicken breast).
7. Remember to remove the toothpicks before serving, and you're done!
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Nutrition Facts

Healthy Stuffed Chicken Breast

Amount Per Serving

Calories 262Calories from Fat 37

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.1g6%

Saturated Fat 1.8g9%

Trans Fat 0.2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.7g

Cholesterol 109mg36%

Sodium 338.9mg14%

Potassium 560.8mg16%

Total Carbohydrates 8.5g3%

Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%

Sugars 1.1g

Protein 46.1g92%