Tomato & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cucumber-Tomato Salad
Tomato & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast with Cucumber-Tomato Salad is a delightful dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts stuffed with fresh tomatoes and creamy cheese, delivering an explosion of taste in every bite. Paired with a crisp cucumber-tomato salad, it offers a refreshing contrast that makes this meal perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a special gathering. Quick to prepare and easy to clean up, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and time again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium chicken breast
- 2–3 slices fresh tomato (plus extra for the salad)
- 2 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 tsp lemon juice or light vinaigrette
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting a pocket in the breast and stuffing it with tomato slices and cheese. Season the outside 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 extra tomato slices. Toss with lemon juice or vinaigrette.
- Serve the stuffed chicken alongside the fresh salad for a delicious meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg