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This image shows beautifully baked chicken breasts stuffed with vibrant slices of zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, and tomato, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, and garnished with fresh parsley.

Primavera Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Primavera Stuffed Chicken is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe features a medley of zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, and red onions stuffed inside juicy chicken breasts. Feel free to incorporate any of your favorite vegetables as well!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 324 kcal

Equipment

  • Chef Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring spoons
  • 1 Baking Dish
  • 1 Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • ½ Medium Zucchini Sliced
  • ½ Medium Yellow Squash Sliced
  • ½ Red Onion Sliced
  • ½ Large Tomato or 1 Medium-Sized Tomato Sliced
  • Olive Oil for Drizzling About 2 Tablespoons, Divided
  • 1 to 2 Tsp Italian Seasoning Or to Taste
  • ½ Tsp Salt Or to Taste
  • ½ Tsp Black Pepper Or to Taste
  • ½ Cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • Optional: Chopped Fresh Parsley for Garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the oven rack in the center and preheat the oven to 400℉ (200℃).
  • Slice the zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, and tomato into ¼-inch slices and set them aside.
    This image shows freshly sliced zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, and tomato arranged on a cutting board, ready to be stuffed into the chicken breasts.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pat them dry with a paper towel. Make slits in the chicken breasts, cutting about three-quarters of the way through, approximately every ½ inch. Avoid cutting into the ends of the chicken.
    This image shows raw chicken breasts on a cutting board, with a hand making evenly spaced slits for stuffing the vegetables.
  • Lightly grease an oven-safe baking dish with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Arrange the chicken breasts in the dish and stuff each slit with alternating slices of the prepared vegetables for a colorful presentation.
    This image shows chicken breasts in a baking dish with alternating slices of zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, and tomato stuffed into the slits, creating a colorful presentation.
  • Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the dish in the oven and bake uncovered for a total of 25 minutes.
  • Halfway through baking, carefully remove the dish from the oven. Top the chicken with shredded mozzarella cheese, then return the dish to the oven to finish baking.
  • When the timer goes off, use a meat thermometer to check the chicken's internal temperature. It should reach at least 165℉ (75℃) in the thickest part of the meat.
  • Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
    This image shows the finished primavera stuffed chicken resting on a serving platter, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Feel free to mix and match your favorite vegetables for stuffing.
  • Adjust seasonings according to your taste preferences.