Description
Enjoy a flavorful Tomato & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cucumber-Tomato Salad that’s both light and satisfying. Try this easy recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium chicken breast
- 2–3 slices fresh tomato
- 2 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cut a pocket in the chicken breast and stuff it with tomato slices and mozzarella cheese.
- Season the exterior with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the stuffed chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cucumber slices, chopped lettuce, and additional tomato; drizzle with lemon juice and toss.
- Serve warm alongside the cucumber-tomato salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or feta for unique flavors. Consider adding herbs such as basil or oregano inside the chicken pocket for an aromatic twist. For meal prep, assemble the chicken ahead of time and refrigerate before cooking.