Roasted Red Pepper, Mozzarella, and Basil-Stuffed Chicken
Roasted bell pepper, mozzarella, and fresh basil stuffed chicken breast is one of those dishes that will become a regular feature at your dinner table. It’s full of flavor, scrumptious, and looks good enough to go from a family favorite to a more elegant meal.
“I am always looking for healthy recipes for me and my family. This is an awesome dish. Serve with roasted asparagus and a side salad.” –Barbara Lepley from Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
Tip: Browning the chicken (after stuffing but before baking) really kicked this recipe up a notch. We do sometimes add a little more cheese to each piece of chicken for fantastic results. –Almanac editors
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 13x9-inch, broiler-safe casserole.
Butterfly chicken breast halves: Slice through each breast horizontally, leaving 1⁄4-inch “hinge.”
Open chicken breasts and place in casserole. Sprinkle with half of Italian seasoning and salt and pepper. On one side (half) of each breast, layer roasted red peppers, basil leaves, and 1 slice mozzarella. Fold over other side, tucking in fillings. Sprinkle with remaining Italian seasoning.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until internal temperature of chicken breast reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from oven. Turn oven to broil. Top each breast with 1 slice mozzarella. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Broil until cheese is browned and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
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