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Roasted Red Pepper & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

Savory Roasted Red Pepper & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Bliss

This Roasted Red Pepper & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken offers a delightful flavor explosion perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh garlic can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Feel free to use fresh herbs
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese Can use provolone or cheddar
  • 1 cup Roasted red peppers Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil Chopped, can substitute with parsley
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Toothpicks or Kitchen Twine

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, basil, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pat each chicken breast dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Create a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the filling mixture.
  5. Sear the stuffed chicken in a skillet with olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, add minced garlic, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar, then bake for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 36gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. This dish is also freezer-friendly.

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