SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Sun-Dried Tomato and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.)
4 ounces fontina or mozzarella cheese, cut into 4 equal slices
3 Tbsp. drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes halves, packed in oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1-1/2 cups Bertolli® Vineyard Premium Collections Marinara with Burgundy Wine Sauce
1/4 cup water

Steps:

Make 2-inch-long deep cut with knife parallel to cutting board in center of each chicken breast half to form pocket. Evenly stuff pockets with cheese and tomatoes; secure with wooden toothpicks. Sprinkle, if desired, with salt and pepper. Dip chicken breasts in flour.
Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 30 seconds. Stir in Sauce and simmer covered 6 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove toothpicks. Serve, if desired, over hot steamed escarole or spinach.