Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Fontina, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

By mirelsonp

Recipe source: Bon Appetit | February 2008

Ingredients

• 1 12-ounce 1 12-ounce 12-ounce jar marinated artichokes, drained, coarsely chopped
• 1 1 1 cup grated Fontina cheese
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup (packed) drained, coarsely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 1 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 4 5-ounce 4 5-ounce skinless boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 2 2 tablespoons olive oil
• nd pepper.
• 2 to 10 heavy large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes. Turn chicken over; transfer skillet to oven. Bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix artichokes, cheese, tomatoes, and basil in medium bowl. Using small sharp knife and working with 1 chicken breast at a time, cut 2-inch-long slit horizontally into 1 side of chicken breast. Move knife back and forth in slit to form pocket. Divide 1 cup cheese mixture among chicken pockets (reserve remainder for frittata). Press edges to seal. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 minutes. Turn chicken over; transfer skillet to oven. Bake until cooked through, about 10 minutes.