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Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Fontina and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce Recipe

Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Fontina and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Fontina and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, whole, cut in half
4 oz fontina cheese , cut into finger-sized pieces
8 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup flour , for dredging
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp shallot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1/8 tsp cayenne
2 tbsp butter (optional)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
TO MAKE CHICKEN:
Cut a pocket in each chicken breast.
Place the cheese, sun-dried tomato, and basil in the pocket. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat the oil.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, then lightly dredge them in flour.
Sauté the chicken breasts until lightly browned on both sides.
Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
FOR TOMATO SAUCE:.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil.
Add the shallots and sauté for 1 minute.
Then add the garlic and the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the chicken broth, and bring it to a boil, and continue boiling until the liquid is reduced to half the original volume, about 3/4 cup.
Place the mixture in a blender.
Add the basil and cayenne, then process until smooth.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	482.91 Kcal (2022 kJ)
Calories from fat	291.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.42g	50%
Cholesterol	117.77mg	39%
Sodium	1521.73mg	63%
Potassium	607.67mg	13%
Total Carbs	15.93g	5%
Sugars	0.79g	3%
Dietary Fiber	2.05g	8%
Protein	33.27g	67%
Vitamin C	16.3mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	214.6mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	168.42 Kcal (705 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.31g	50%
Cholesterol	41.07mg	39%
Sodium	530.72mg	63%
Potassium	211.93mg	13%
Total Carbs	5.55g	5%
Sugars	0.27g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	8%
Protein	11.6g	67%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	27%
Iron	0.4mg	6%
Calcium	74.9mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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