Description
Roasted Red Pepper Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken is a delicious and visually appealing dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful filling of creamy mozzarella and sweet roasted red peppers. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, as it captures the essence of Italian cuisine in a healthy and easy-to-prepare meal. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this stuffed chicken is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Carefully slice pockets into each chicken breast and season inside and out with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Stuff each pocket with the cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the stuffed chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet, followed by chicken broth; scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 18–22 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serve with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 130mg