Description
This Queso Mozzarella recipe highlights juicy chicken breasts generously stuffed with melted mozzarella cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. It’s an easy yet impressive main dish that brings a cozy, homemade touch to your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 8 ounces (about 225g) queso mozzarella, sliced or shredded
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Prep the Chicken:
Pat the chicken breasts dry, then use a sharp knife to carefully cut a pocket in each breast.Season the Meat:
Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add a touch of lemon juice for extra flavor if you like.Stuff with Queso Mozzarella:
Fill each chicken pocket with slices of queso mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and minced garlic. Use toothpicks to secure the pockets and prevent the filling from spilling out.Bake the Chicken:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a foil-lined baking dish and cover lightly with foil. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
Rest and Serve:
Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes to lock in the juices. Slice or serve whole, garnished with extra basil or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Feel free to add a splash of cream or milk when melting queso mozzarella in other recipes to achieve a smoother consistency.
- If you prefer extra spice, sprinkle red pepper flakes into the stuffing mix.
- For a vegetarian twist, try stuffing portobello mushrooms with the same filling and bake until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion (Italian-American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Fusion (Italian-American)