Description

A flavorful Savory Stuffed Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers, featuring chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy mixture of roasted red peppers, spinach, and feta cheese.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped

1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped

1 cup cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

Fresh parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, cream cheese, feta cheese, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the filling is smooth and evenly combined.
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and carefully slice each breast horizontally to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Generously stuff each chicken breast with the roasted red pepper and cheese mixture. If necessary, secure the openings with toothpicks to hold the filling in place.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the stuffed chicken breasts and sear them for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Discard any toothpicks.
Garnish the stuffed chicken with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

If using chicken thighs, the cooking time may vary depending on thickness, but thighs will be juicier and have a richer flavor.

If you prefer to make this dish ahead of time, you can refrigerate the stuffed chicken before cooking, but bake within 24 hours for best results.

You can substitute feta cheese with goat cheese, ricotta, or mozzarella for different flavor profiles.

For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free cream cheese and vegan feta.

Grilling is also an excellent option for this dish. Use indirect heat to cook the chicken through without burning the stuffing.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 95mg