Italian Stuffed Chicken

Italian Stuffed Chicken

Olive and Herb, Soft Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 8m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 28m
Temp.: 425 °F
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (33 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

332
kcal
18g
fat
9g
saturates
5g
carbs
0g
fibre
37g
protein
Italian Stuffed Chicken

Recipe Description

Everyone has a good stuffed chicken recipe but I really love this Italian Stuffed Chicken recipe. With bold ingredients of chopped olives and/or sundried tomatoes combined with crushed garlic, mixed herbs and soft cheese that gives a smooth and creamy texture.

Top with tomato slices for added flavor and color. This dish is also high in fats and protein and perfect for a keto lover.

To make Italian Stuffed Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Italian Stuffed Chicken

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 425 °F (220 °C/fan 200 °C/gas 7).

  2. 2

    Combine stuffing

    2 min
    Step 2 - Italian Stuffed ChickenStep 2 - Italian Stuffed Chicken

    In a mixing bowl, mix 1 tablespoons of olives or sundried tomatoes, if using, along with 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic, ½ teaspoon of dried mixed herbs and 100 g of full-fat soft cheese until smooth and combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Prepare chicken

    2 min
    Step 3 - Italian Stuffed Chicken

    Using a sharp knife, slice through the length of 2 chicken breasts without cutting all the way through to create a pocket.

  4. 4

    Stuff chicken

    2 min
    Step 4 - Italian Stuffed Chicken

    Evenly stuff each chicken breast with about ¼ of the soft cheese mixture and gently press to close.

  5. 5

    Add toppings

    2 min
    Step 5 - Italian Stuffed Chicken

    Transfer to a greased baking tray and season generously with salt and pepper. Add tomato slices, overlapping over the 4 stuffed chicken breasts. Season again and sprinkle a few mixed herbs. Finally, drizzle with olive oil.

  6. 6

    Cook

    20 min
    Step 6 - Italian Stuffed Chicken

    Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes until the chicken is golden and the tomatoes have roasted and shrivelled.

  7. 7

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 7 - Italian Stuffed Chicken

    Serve hot with sides of your choice.

Our website has a whole range of stuffed chicken recipes and this Italian Stuffed Chicken is one of my favorites. Colorful and full of flavor. What are your thoughts? Let us know and tag us online using the hashtag #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (33 reviews)
Emily Johnson
March 27, 2025
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Yum!

Paula
March 20, 2025
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Delicious! I tried making this for my friends last weekend, and they couldn't stop raving about it. The combination of sundried tomatoes and creamy cheese was simply perfect. It was easy to make, and everyone loved the flavors. Will definitely make this again!

Rachel
December 22, 2024
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I prepared this dish for my family last weekend, and everyone loved the creamy filling. It reminded me of Italy.

Daisy
October 14, 2024
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Absolutely loved it!

Jay
September 29, 2024
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I tried the Italian Stuffed Chicken last week. It was superb! I loved the creamy texture and the bold flavors. It reminded me of my grandma's cooking. Super easy to make, and it really impressed my friends. This is definitely a recipe I’ll always have on hand for gatherings.

Liam
July 1, 2024
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Wow! This Italian Stuffed Chicken is da bomb! Made it for the fam last night, and they couldn't get enough. The mix of olives and cheese is just so good. Feels great to whip up something yummo that everyone loves. Totally doing this again!

Linda
October 29, 2023
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Superb taste, made it for family dinner.

Rosa González
October 7, 2023
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Hice este pollo relleno para la cena familiar y a todos les encanto. Pensé que era un poco complicado pero no lo fue! Simple y delicioso.

Cathy
October 2, 2023
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Super tasty chicken

Megan
August 31, 2023
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OMG, I made this Italian Stuffed Chicken last night, and it was a total hit! Super easy and so tasty. Even my picky husband was impressed, can't wait to make it again.

Hélène
April 25, 2023
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I made this Italian Stuffed Chicken for my friends, and they were so impressed. Simple and tasty.

Bree
April 1, 2023
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Loved this dish!

Diane
March 3, 2023
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I've made this Italian Stuffed Chicken for my family on a Sunday. They loved it, especially the soft cheese and bold flavors.

Katherine
November 1, 2022
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Amazing!

Paige Turner
May 10, 2022
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Soo easy and yummy, my kids loved it!

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