Description
This recipe elevates simple chicken breast into a culinary masterpiece. Juicy chicken is stuffed with a vibrant mix of sweet, smoky roasted red peppers and rich mozzarella. It’s an impressive dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the roasted red pepper mozzarella mixture into the pockets of the chicken breasts.
- Drizzle the stuffed chicken breasts with olive oil and season the outside with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the roasted red pepper mozzarella stuffed chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken pockets are large enough to hold the filling generously.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling for a spicy roasted red pepper mozzarella kick.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Roasted Red Pepper Mozzarella, Roasted Red Pepper Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken, Mozzarella with Roasted Red Peppers, Red Pepper Mozzarella Bake