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herb cream stuffed chicken wrapped in zucchini on sweet potato mash.
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Herb Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Full of flavour, this herb cream cheese stuffed chicken is a fun family dinner, and so easy to make.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Claire

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoon cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoon mixed fresh herbs finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove minced or finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar optional
  • 1 zucchini sliced lengthways
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • pinch salt and black pepper optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200C / 390F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Combine the cream cheese, diced herbs, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt and black pepper (if using) and stir well.
  • Peel the zucchini lengthways so you have long strips.
  • Make a pocket in the chicken by slicing into the breast. Spoon in the cream cheese filling. If the chicken is particularly thick, you may wish to bash it a little under some plastic wrap with a meat mallet to flatten first.
  • Wrap the chicken breasts in the zucchini, trying to overlap the zucchini if you can. Wrap so the ends of the zucchini are all underneath the chicken breast.
  • In a little olive oil, fry the chicken breasts in a skillet. Place so the ends of the zucchini are on the bottom, touching the skillet first. Fry for 5-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Keep the heat low so the zucchini doesn't burn.
  • Transfer the chicken breasts to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, depending upon their size. Check for an internal temperature of 165F at the deepest part of the chicken.

Notes

  • If required, flatten the chicken breast by covering with plastic wrap and using a meat mallet (or other equipment) to bash it into a thinner piece.
  • Overlap the zucchini strips as they will shrink down when baked in the oven.
  • Adjust the amount of herbs and garlic to taste preference.
  • You can use the herbs of choice, but I suggest that rosemary and sage are particularly flavorful!
  • Check for an internal temperature of 165F at the deepest part of the chicken to ensure it is is thoroughly cooked through.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food compatibility list for histamine
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • garlic, which scores 1.
  • cream cheese scores 0, but do check for additives as they will vary from brand to brand.
  • most herbs score 0, but check the ratings for those you choose to use.
  • black pepper, which scores 2.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 753mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg