Description
Artichoke & Olive Stuffed Chicken with Oregano Oil is a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried oregano)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine, for securing the chicken
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped artichokes, olives, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and oregano. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully create a pocket in each breast by slicing horizontally, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Spoon an equal amount of the stuffing mixture into each chicken pocket. Use toothpicks or kitchen twine to secure the openings.
- Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the stuffed chicken in a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- While the chicken is baking, combine the remaining olive oil and fresh oregano in a small bowl. Let it sit to infuse the flavors.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Just before serving, drizzle the oregano oil over the stuffed chicken for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
- You can use different types of cheese for variation.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Artichoke Olive Stuffed Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Mediterranean Chicken