Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Rice
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Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Rice

Chicken breast stuffed with melted mozzarella and herbs, served over rice with pan sauce.

480kcalCalories
42gProtein
38gCarbs
16gFat
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
~$4.82 per serving

Ingredients

Chicken breasts (large)2 (6 oz each)
$3.50
Mozzarella cheese1/4 cup, shredded
$0.50
White rice1 cup dry (200g)
$0.50
Olive oil1 tbsp
$0.20
Dried oregano1/2 tsp
$0.05
Garlic powder1/2 tsp
$0.05
Salt and pepperto taste
$0.02
Estimated total$4.82

Chicken breast ~$3.99/lb. Mozzarella ~$3.99/pack. Rice ~$1.29/lb.

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400F. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast.

2

Stuff each pocket with mozzarella. Season outside with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden.

4

Transfer to oven. Bake 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165F internal.

5

Cook rice while chicken bakes.

6

Serve stuffed chicken over rice with pan juices.

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