Red Pepper Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Recipe
This Red Pepper Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with sweet roasted red peppers and melted mozzarella cheese, seasoned perfectly and baked to juicy perfection. It’s an easy, flavorful dish that makes a satisfying weeknight dinner or a special meal for guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Filling
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast by slicing horizontally without cutting all the way through.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the sliced roasted red peppers and shredded mozzarella cheese evenly.
- Stuff the chicken: Stuff each chicken breast pocket generously with the red pepper and mozzarella mixture, pressing gently to keep the filling inside.
- Season: Sprinkle salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning evenly over each stuffed chicken breast. Drizzle olive oil over the top to keep it moist during baking.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking, or pound them gently to even out.
- Use fresh or jarred roasted red peppers according to availability.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes to the seasoning.
- Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Keywords: stuffed chicken, baked chicken breast, mozzarella stuffed chicken, roasted red peppers, easy dinner, Italian-inspired chicken
