Description
A delicious and colorful dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with a medley of fresh vegetables and mozzarella cheese, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red, yellow, and green)
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with the shredded mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the vegetable and cheese mixture, dividing it evenly between the two breasts. Secure the openings with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top and drizzle with a little olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in Italian dressing for 30 minutes before stuffing.
- You can substitute the vegetables with your favorites, such as mushrooms or asparagus, for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg