Description
Savory stuffed chicken with asiago and roasted peppers delivers Mediterranean flavors in a single elegant dish. Rich cheese and sweet peppers create a mouthwatering combination that promises to elevate weeknight dinners with gourmet flair you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 large chicken breasts
Dairy:
- 1 cup asiago cheese, shredded
Filling and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant filling by blending sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled asiago, finely chopped parsley, roasted pepper strips, and rustic breadcrumbs in a mixing vessel.
- Select plump chicken breasts and delicately carve a deep cavity using a precision blade, ensuring minimal external damage.
- Generously nestle the prepared filling into each breast pocket, distributing the mixture evenly and securing the openings with slender toothpicks.
- Enhance the chicken’s flavor profile by dusting with a harmonious blend of sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and smoky paprika.
- Warm a cast-iron skillet with extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat, creating a golden sear on both sides of the seasoned chicken breasts.
- Transfer the skillet directly into a preheated 375°F oven, allowing the chicken to roast until the internal temperature reaches perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and permit the chicken to rest, enabling the juices to redistribute and intensify the overall taste experience.
- Slice the chicken diagonally, revealing the luxurious, colorful stuffing, and serve immediately to capture maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Discover a delightful twist on classic chicken with this mouthwatering stuffed breast recipe bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
- Secret weapon is cutting precise pockets that perfectly cradle the rich, cheesy filling without losing any delicious ingredients.
- Toothpicks work magic by keeping the stuffing sealed inside during searing and baking, ensuring each bite delivers maximum taste explosion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg