Zucchini-Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp butter
1 small onion (about 1/3 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp dried basil
2 medium zucchini, shredded (about 2-1/2 cups)
3 slices bread , torn into coarse crumbs
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup shredded swiss cheese
salt & fresh ground pepper
4 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin left on

Directions:

Set oven to 375 degrees F.
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
In a skillet, melt butter; saute onion, parsley and basil until onion is tender (about 3 minutes).
Add garlic (if using) zucchini and cook 2 minutes longer.
Remove from the heat; stir in bread crumbs, egg, cheese salt and pepper.
Carefully loosen the skin if chicken on one side to form a pocket.
Stuff each chicken breast with the zucchini mixture then place in a greased dish.
Bake for 35-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	731.44 Kcal (3062 kJ)
Calories from fat	411.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.69g	70%
Cholesterol	257.57mg	86%
Sodium	1254.26mg	52%
Potassium	667.64mg	14%
Total Carbs	28.62g	10%
Sugars	1.98g	8%
Dietary Fiber	4.38g	18%
Protein	53.57g	107%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	3.5mg	19%
Calcium	377.4mg	38%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	254.47 Kcal (1065 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.9g	70%
Cholesterol	89.61mg	86%
Sodium	436.36mg	52%
Potassium	232.27mg	14%
Total Carbs	9.96g	10%
Sugars	0.69g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.52g	18%
Protein	18.64g	107%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	8%
Iron	1.2mg	19%
Calcium	131.3mg	38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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