Cheesy Tomato Basil Stuffed Chicken

Name: Cheesy Tomato Basil Stuffed Chicken
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup basil pesto; 1/3 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; kosher salt and black pepper; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved if large; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; chili flakes; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

A quick dish that comes together easily using just 1 skillet, in-season tomatoes, and is so delicious!

⏱️ 45 min 🔪 Prep: 20 min 🔥 Cook: 25 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 16 views

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Ingredients

6 servings

4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup basil pesto
1/3 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
kosher salt and black pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved if large
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
chili flakes
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 425° F.2. Slice the chicken through the middle horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through the chicken. Open the chicken and spread with pesto. Add the cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. Close the chicken, covering the filling. 3. Place the chicken in a large oven-safe skillet. Drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons of reserved sun-dried tomato oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set the skillet over medium heat, cook 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat.4. Bake for 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the tomatoes burst. 5. Toss 1/2 cup tomatoes with basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Serve the chicken topped with fresh tomatoes. Enjoy!