Mediterranean Quark Stuffed Chicken Breast with Olive Tapenade

This Mediterranean-inspired dish features succulent chicken breasts stuffed with protein-rich quark, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs, topped with a flavor-packed olive tapenade. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts seeking a high-protein, low-carb meal.

• 45 g protein
• 390 kcal
• 40 min total time
• 2 servings

Ingredients

• 250 g Quark
• 2 pieces Chicken breast
• 50 g Sun-dried tomatoes
• 50 g Olives
• 1 piece Garlic clove
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• to taste Salt and pepper
• to garnish Fresh parsley

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix quark, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and basil.
3. Slice a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff evenly with the quark mixture.
4. Secure the openings with toothpicks and season with salt and pepper.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts on each side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
7. While the chicken bakes, make the tapenade by blending olives, lemon juice, and a touch of olive oil.
8. Serve the chicken topped with the olive tapenade and garnish with fresh parsley.