Stuffed chicken with halloumi and lountza

A healthy, quick and nutritious recipe for stuffed chicken with halloumi and lountza. You will lick your fingers!

Execution time: 15 minutes

Baking time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4-6

Components

For the chicken

• 4 chicken breast fillets
• 2 and others olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

For stuffing

• 8 slices of halloumi
• 8 slices of lountza
• 100 gr. grated cheese

Execution method

For the chicken

• Preheat the oven to 180. C in air.
• With the help of a knife, carve each chicken breast, so that it opens in the middle like a butterfly.
• Spread the fillets with 2 tbsp. olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

For stuffing

• Carefully open the chicken fillets and make a layer with strips of cheese, then spread the slices of lountza by putting them next to each other, place the halloumi slices on top.
• Close well with toothpicks, so that the filling does not leave during baking.
• Heat 1 tbsp in a non-stick pan. olive oil over medium to high heat.
• Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
• Transfer the fillets to a fireproof dish and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
• Remove the toothpicks, sprinkle the fillets with the juices from the pan and serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

A healthy, easy and fast recipe for stuffed chicken with halloumi cheese and lountza. This recipe will have you licking your fingers.

Preparation time:  15 minutes

Cooking time:  15 minutes

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

For the chicken

• 4 chicken breast fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

for the filling

• 8 slices of halloumi cheese
• 8 slices of lountza
• 100 g grated cheese

Method

For the chicken

• Preheat oven over 180 ° C set to Fan.
• With a knife, make a little pouch on the large and chunky side of each breast.
• Brush 2 tablespoons of olive oil on the fillets and season with salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary and thyme.

for the filling

• Fill each fillet with cheese, lounza and halloumi cheese.
• Seal with 3-4 toothpicks diagonally to keep the filling inside while cooking.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden.
• Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese has melted.
• Remove toothpicks and drizzle with pan juices.
• Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.