Description
A delightful dish that combines juicy chicken with creamy mozzarella and flavorful roasted red peppers, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped (jarred or homemade)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced or cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine (for securing the chicken)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper and pound to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, minced garlic, and chopped basil. Mix well.
- Divide the filling evenly among the chicken breasts, fold the chicken over the filling, and secure the edges with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving, drizzled with additional olive oil infused with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, place the chicken in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
- For freezing, wrap the stuffed chicken tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil; it can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Roasted Red Pepper, Mozzarella, Stuffed Chicken, Italian, Dinner