Juicy versatile stuffed chicken breasts

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This recipe of stuffed chicken breasts is so versatile, that it allows you to use your preferred stuffing and still end up with tasty juicy chicken breasts.

If you love grilled chicken breasts and you haven’t yet tried them stuffed, then you are missing on a super delicious meal and one of the healthy dinner ideas for the family. I am not talking here about the kind of stuffing that makes this dish tasty, but about the combination of the stuffing with the marinade of the chicken breast which creates magic. Thus, you end up with a delightful, juicy, fulfilling meal to enjoy.

Of course, among the best healthy recipes for dinner, there are many dishes of stuffed chicken breasts with a variety of recipes in different names be it chicken Kiev, cordon bleu, stuffed chicken Valentino and so on. However, this recipe of stuffed chicken breasts is so versatile, that it allows you to use your preferred stuffing and still end up with tasty juicy chicken breasts.

The secret of this recipe is the marinade of the chicken. With a collection of ingredients from olive oil, to lemon juice, chicken seasonings, barbecue sauce, and herbs, you will see magic being worked to give you juicy flavorful chicken breasts to cook and enjoy. Do not worry, although you may see my chicken breasts stuffed with feta cheese and spinach, I will include hereafter a list of stuffing variations to pick up from, so do not scroll down without reading. And now, let’s get into some basic details on how to prepare juicy stuffed chicken breasts.

So, what are stuffed chicken breasts?

Stuffed chicken breasts are cut horizontally in a way to create a pouch. The breasts are then marinated and stuffed with a few ingredients depending on your preference. In the below recipe, I am stuffing chicken with feta cheese and spinach. But there are always other variations to choose from.

For this recipe we need:

• Chicken breasts: It is better to use chicken breasts of even size. Have medium-size breasts for the best results. As you bake them, they will take enough time to be well done while the flavors of the stuffing work together.
• Oil: mainly olive oil which will help make the chicken breasts tender.
• Lemon juice: the secret ingredient which will turn your chicken juicy.
• Chicken seasonings: best is homemade. Check my recipe on how to make it.
• Garlic powder: rub the chicken.
• Barbecue sauce: try making it at home to have less sugar. Barbecue sauce is optional, but it will boost the flavor of the chicken, especially since the breasts will be baked.
• Herbs: including oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
• For the filling: spinach and feta cheese.

How to make stuffed chicken breast in the oven?

• Prepare the filling: Mix the ingredients of the filling together and set aside.
• Prepare the marinade: mix the marinade ingredients.
• Cut pocket slits in the chicken breasts: lay the chicken breast over a cutting board and cut a slit to make a pocket.
• Marinade the chicken: cover them from the inside and outside.
• Stuff the chicken: spread first the mixture of feta and spinach then seal the edges with toothpicks.
• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
• Bake the chicken at 180°C for 20 minutes. You can insert a meat thermometer into the deepest part of the chicken. It should register 75°C.

Is stuffed chicken breast healthy?

What goes inside this recipe is a blend of healthy stuff. No fats and no preservatives.

The feta can be homemade. Simultaneously, the spinach is loaded with vitamins and nutrients making this filling full of benefits.

Not to forget, that we are using lean tender chicken breasts, the healthiest part of a chicken.

What to stuff chicken breasts with?

There are plenty of options to stuff chicken breasts with. Here are a few variations:

• Mozzarella and cheese just like the cordon bleu.
• Cheese, olives, and asparagus.
• Spinach and feta cheese.
• Mozzarella, and pesto sauce.
• Cheese, mushrooms, and cranberries.

How to reheat stuffed chicken?

Reheating chicken may not always be a good idea. Especially that sometimes you may end up with a reheated chicken smell or even taste. However, you can still reheat stuffed chicken in one of the following best ways:

• Oven: by far, this is the best option. Preheat the oven to 180˚C. Cover the tray with a foil and heat the chicken for 10 minutes.
• Stovetop: In a skillet over low to medium heat, place the chicken and let it heat altogether, flipping when needed.

I do not advise reheating the chicken in the microwave. I still feel there is no way to get away with the reheating taste.

Looking for more chicken recipes? Check out these options:

• Chicken mortadella
• Baked cordon bleu
• Chicken with cashew nuts
• Crispy baked chicken tenders

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