Description
Roasted Red Pepper Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken is a culinary masterpiece. This recipe transforms a simple chicken breast into a gourmet experience. Enjoy perfectly cooked, juicy chicken filled with sweet, smoky roasted red peppers and rich, melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella. This dish will impress your guests or elevate your weeknight dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butterfly each chicken breast by cutting horizontally through the thickest part, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open them like a book.
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped roasted red peppers, shredded mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, and fresh basil. Mix well.
- Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried oregano.
- Spoon an equal amount of the roasted red pepper and mozzarella mixture into the center of each butterflied chicken breast.
- Fold the chicken breast over the filling, securing it with toothpicks if necessary to keep the roasted red pepper mozzarella stuffing inside.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The mozzarella with roasted peppers will be melted and gooey.
- Remove the roasted red pepper mozzarella chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve your delicious roasted red pepper and mozzarella recipe as a main course with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, roast your own bell peppers at home.
- You can prepare the roasted red pepper mozzarella filling ahead of time.
- This dish pairs well with a side of pasta or a fresh salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme or rosemary in your roasted red pepper mozzarella chicken.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg