Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini and Swiss
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini and Swiss features juicy, bone-in chicken with crisped skin and a rich, buttery filling of shredded zucchini, herbs, bread, and melted Swiss cheese. The contrast of golden exterior and creamy, herb-laced center makes it a comforting main course, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini and Swiss, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Gently loosen the skin on each chicken breast to create a pocket, then set aside.
- 3
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then cook and stir the onion, parsley, and basil until the onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the zucchini and continue cooking and stirring until tender, about 2 more minutes. Take the skillet off the heat, then thoroughly mix the torn bread, egg, Swiss cheese, salt, and pepper into the zucchini mixture until well combined.
- 4
Stuff the chicken breasts with the zucchini mixture, set them in the prepared baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven until the chicken breasts are golden brown and the stuffing is hot, 50 to 60 minutes.
- Calories 616.07 kcal High 31%
- Protein 69.59 g Good Source 139%
- Carbohydrate 17.4 g 6%
- Total Fat 29.0 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 16.27 g High 81%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 266.66 mg High 89%
- Sodium 549.83 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 2.83 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 4.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 383.54 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 3.49 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 405.51 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 156.58 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 9.05 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini and Swiss is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 616.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini and Swiss made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Breast, Dried Basil, Eggs. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini and Swiss?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 616.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini and Swiss easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini and Swiss healthy?
- Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini and Swiss has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 616.07 calories and 69.59 g of protein, or 139% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 549.83 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.27 g (81% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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