Stuffed Chicken Breast with Roasted Courgette Salad and Lemon Dressing

Pan-seared chicken stuffed with Manchego cheese served alongside roasted baby courgettes and a fresh zesty basil herb dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 942.5 kcals 942.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 12.1 grams 12.1 grams
Fat 76.2 grams 76.2 grams
Protein 54.8 grams 54.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
75
g
Manchego Cheese
thinly sliced
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only, for salad
0.5
piece
Lime
juice only
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only, for dressing
Meat
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Chives
finely chopped
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
crushed to a paste
1
tbsp
Mint
chopped fresh
2
handful
Basil
fresh
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for rubbing
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for dressing
Vegetables
4
piece
Courgette
baby size

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Cut a pocket into the chicken breast and fill with Manchego and chives.
  • Rub the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Chargrill the chicken in a hot griddle pan for two minutes on each side until browned.
  • Transfer chicken to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  • Mix salad ingredients in a bowl, season, and place on a baking sheet.
  • Roast the courgettes in the oven for 12 minutes until cooked through.
  • Blend oil, lemon juice, and basil in a food processor until smooth and season to taste.
  • Serve the chicken on top of the courgettes and drizzle with the dressing.