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Zucchini Stuffed Chicken

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Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 small onion
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 2 medium Zucchini, shredded (about 2-1/2 cups)
  • 3 slices white bread, torn into coarse crumbs
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 4 chicken breast halves (with bones and skin)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Saute onion, parsley, and basil until onion is tender. Add zucchini and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in bread crumbs, egg, cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken on one side to form a pocket. Stuff each breast with zucchini mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until chicken is done. Makes 4 servings. Enjoy!