Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella, Basil and Sundried Tomatoes
Who knew watching a television show can inspire you? I was watching Dinner Impossible at my parents house while visiting and one of Robert Irvine’s menu items was stuffed chicken with broccoli rabe, smoked mozzarella, and roasted tomatoes. I did not remember the stuffed chicken until a couple of days later while trying to decide what to make for dinner. I did my own variation of his recipe by using basil and sundried tomatoes that I already had on hand. This was a super easy dish to make. The flavors of basil and sundried tomatoes with oozy mozzarella is what made this meal very satisfying. Dinner very possible.
Chicken Stuffed with Mozzarella, Basil and Sundried Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh basil finely chopped
- 1 tsp Emeril original essence seasoning
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling over the chickens
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 3-4 thinly sliced boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, chopped or sliced
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Put the basil and sundried tomatoes in a food processor or blender until it is finely chopped. Set aside.
Place the chicken breasts onto a plate and spoon the basil sundried tomato mixture and spread all over the chicken. Season with Emeril Essence, onion powder, and pepper. Then place chopped mozzarella on each chicken breast.
Fold in each end and roll tightly. Securing with toothpicks as needed
and season again with Emeril Essence and pepper. Liberally drizzle two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the stuffed chicken. Pour some vegetable stock onto the bottom of the baking dish. Place the chickens into the baking dish.
Roast at 350 degrees until fork tender which should take about 35 minutes.
Hello!
It’s 3:30 am in the morning and I am more hungry now that I’ve seen this delicious post! It’s practical, so I’d like to give it a try.
Ozge
I just had dinner and am stuffed but this still looks so good!
Dinner not only possible but totally yummy!!!
Great idea! The mozzarella, basil and sundried tomatoes sound excellent with the chicken – very flavorful!
That looks good! I love to make stuffed chicken. It’s great when watching the Food Network actually pays off.
Nice take on the dish. Very yummy!
I love Dinner: Impossible! Can’t wait for the new season to start and Robert Irvine is back, too.
Oh, these are beautiful! And love Dinner Impossible! Such a good show. Yum!
+Jessie
Stuffed chicken is so good, especially when it’s totally cheesey!
That chicken stuffed looks totally scrumptious! Ahhhh mozzarella, basil and tomatoes are winning combination of flavors
Cheers!
Gera
Oh, watching TV can inspire! LOL. My post later today is because I was watching Everyday Italian! Looks great!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA – This is what I’ll do tomorrow! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Gabi @Mamaliga
Today will be my second time to make this recipe. It is deeeeelicious and super easy. The first time I did not put enough tomato or basil so I’m loading it on this time. Definitely give it a try if you haven’t yet!!