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Tapenade Stuffed Chicken Breasts

I created this recipe for my husband, who absolutely loves olives. I usually make a larger batch of the olive tapenade and serve it with bread or crackers as a snack or appetizer.

Ingredients :

  • 4 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 4 pitted Greek olives
  • 4 pitted Spanish olives
  • 4 pitted ripe olives
  • 1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions :

  • Place the first 8 ingredients in a food processor; pulse until tomatoes and olives are coarsely chopped. Cut a pocket horizontally in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Fill with olive mixture; secure with toothpicks.
  • Grill chicken, covered, on a lightly oiled grill rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in stuffing reads 165°. Sprinkle with cheese. Discard toothpicks before serving.