Description
Roasted Red Pepper & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken is a delightful dish that wraps juicy, tender chicken breasts around a creamy filling of roasted red peppers and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this recipe combines vibrant colors and rich flavors to create a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or roasted veggies for a complete and satisfying dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket.
- In a bowl, mix chopped roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each chicken pocket generously with the mixture; secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed chicken and season with additional salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg