Tuscan Stuffed Chicken
Tuscan Stuffed Chicken features a delicious filling of roasted red peppers, cheese, and fresh spinach, making it an easy and flavorful dinner.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts This recipe works best with large chicken breasts.
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers I have also made this dish with oil-packed sundried tomatoes.
- 4 slices provolone cheese Mozzarella also works well.
- 1 cup packed fresh spinach
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Rub chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cut out a wide pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with roasted red peppers, 1 slice of cheese, and spinach.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once heated, sear the stuffed chicken breasts on each side, but don’t cook through.
- Place all 4 breasts in the skillet and transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Cook for 30-40 minutes, until the chicken breasts are cooked through.
- Spoon the pan juices over the chicken and serve.
Notes
Be careful not to overstuff the chicken. To check for doneness, insert an instant-read meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. It should reach an internal temperature of 165°F before consuming.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!