Chicken Stuffed Tomatoes
Cuisine: Italian
Categories: Main Dishes, Chicken & Vegetables
Recipe Source: Old Farmer’s Almanac
Chicken Stuffed Tomatoes are a hearty and healthy dish perfect for a satisfying meal. Ripe tomatoes are hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of cooked chicken, vegetables, herbs, and often breadcrumbs or rice. Popular additions include onions, garlic, bell peppers, mushrooms, and cheese. The stuffing is seasoned with herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme for an aromatic flavor. The tomatoes are then baked until tender, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. This dish is not only delicious but also visually appealing, making it a great option for entertaining guests.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 large, firm tomatoes
- 1-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil or 1 teaspoon dried chervil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- salt and freshy ground black pepper, to taste
- butter, to taste
- parsley, for garnish
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- Core tomatoes and scoop out seeds, leaving tomato wall at least ¼-inch thick. Place tomatoes in prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine chicken, celery, chervil, basil, and thyme, and mix well. Add cream and toss until everything is coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon chicken mixture into tomato shells. Dot the top of each tomato with butter and bake for 20 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.