Roasted Red Pepper & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
Roasted Red Pepper & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken is a vibrant, cheesy dish packed with smoky and creamy flavors. This simple recipe delivers a flavorful stuffed chicken for any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup 120g roasted red peppers, diced
- 1 cup 100g shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup 10g fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine
- Fresh Spinach: About 4 cups of fresh spinach will provide great color and nutritional value
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- I preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) for this savory chicken dish.
Prepare Filling
- In a bowl, I mix 1 cup diced roasted red peppers, 1 cup mozzarella, ¼ cup basil, 2 minced garlic cloves, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper for this cheesy stuffed delight.
Stuff Chicken
- I slice a pocket in each of 4 chicken breasts, stuff with filling, and secure with toothpicks for this Roasted Red Pepper & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken.
Season and Sear
- I season chicken with 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp oregano, ½ tsp red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. In a skillet, I heat 1 tsp olive oil and sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side for this simple recipe.
Bake and Rest
- I bake in the skillet for 20–25 minutes until 165°F (74°C). I rest 5 minutes for this flavorful stuffed chicken.