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mozzarella stuffed chicken

Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Anna Chwistek
A perfect one-pan dinner to brighten up any weeknight. The chicken is filled with mozzarella, parma ham and sun-dried tomatoes, seared until golden and simmered in an ultra creamy tomato alla vodka style sauce. Simple, yet mouthwatering.
4.80 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 667 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Chicken

  • 4 chicken fillets
  • 8 slices mozzarella
  • 4 slices parma ham
  • 5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes drained, divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Creamy tomato vodka sauce

  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • ¼ cup vodka
  • 5 ounces tomato paste
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup cream 20% fat or half-and-half
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes plus more for serving
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • thyme for serving
  • chopped parsley for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Slice the chicken breasts fillets through the middle lengthways, being careful not to cut through. Spread the fillets open and layer with mozzarella, Parma ham and about 1/3 of the sun-dried tomatoes (we add the rest to the sauce). Close and seal with toothpicks. Watch the above video for a step-by-step guide.
  • Heat oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add stuffed chicken, cook until golden, about 8 minutes per side. The cooking time can vary with the size of your chicken breasts.
  • Meanwhile, mince the garlic and finely chop the shallot.
  • When ready, remove chicken from skillet and place on a clean plate. Cover with foil.
  • Add garlic and shallot, cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Deglaze with vodka, stir and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, stir until incorporated. Stir in red pepper flakes, oregano, sage and black pepper. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer over medium-low. Add cream, the remaining sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan. Stir until combined.
  • Add chicken and the released juices to the sauce, simmer for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Finish off with black pepper, red pepper flakes, fresh thyme and chopped parsley. Serve!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 667kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 40gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 169mgSodium: 981mgPotassium: 1907mgFiber: 6gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 1468IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 415mgIron: 6mg
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