Description
Roasted Red Pepper & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken breasts filled with roasted red peppers and gooey mozzarella cheese. This savory creation is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this recipe will elevate your weeknight meals and quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, diced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix diced roasted red peppers, shredded mozzarella, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket and fill generously with the mixture.
- Season both sides of the stuffed chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165?F (74?C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing and serving alongside your choice of vegetables or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 125mg