Description
Succulent Roasted Red Pepper Pasta blends Mediterranean charm with bold, smoky flavors that dance across your palate. Simple ingredients harmonize into a delightful dish promising comfort and excitement in each vibrant bite you savor.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables and Peppers:
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) for optimal roasting conditions.
- Carefully slice a deep pocket into each chicken breast, ensuring not to cut completely through the meat.
- Layer roasted red peppers, fresh spinach leaves, and shredded mozzarella cheese inside the created pocket, distributing ingredients evenly.
- Use toothpicks to seal the chicken breast opening and prevent filling from spilling during cooking.
- Create a flavor-enhancing marinade by whisking olive oil with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Generously coat both sides of the stuffed chicken breasts with the prepared seasoning mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the prepared chicken to a baking dish, positioning pieces with minimal overlap.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking internal temperature reaches 165°F to confirm thorough cooking.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and maintain moisture.
Notes
- Select bright, firm red peppers without blemishes for the best roasting results.
- Always pat chicken breasts dry before stuffing to ensure crispy exterior and better seasoning absorption.
- Use sharp kitchen scissors or a thin sharp knife when creating pockets to minimize chicken damage.
- Remove toothpicks before serving to prevent accidental biting and potential choking hazard.
- For gluten-free option, confirm all seasonings are certified gluten-free.
- Consider using low-fat mozzarella or dairy-free cheese alternatives for lighter version.
- Quickly check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Allow chicken to rest 5-7 minutes after baking to redistribute juices and maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg