Roasted Peppers and Asiago Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Roasted Peppers and Asiago Stuffed Chicken Breasts – Elegant, simple, stunning, delicious. These chicken breasts are absolutely divine! Suitable with your favorite side dishes, whatever they may be, this chicken can be featured for any occasion.

Are you thinking chicken breasts might be difficult to stuff? Stop right there! It only took me a few minutes to stuff these bad boys. Fear not- you’ll be able to master this recipe no matter your culinary ability. I love to serve these to guests, but they are honestly easy enough to make for a weeknight as well. They’re also a great freezer meal-prep dish!

Now, listen to this: roasted red peppers, melty Asiago, fresh parsley, juicy tomatoes. How can you resist? This is a meal made in heaven. It’s packed with flavor, topped with a simple spice blend, and baked to perfection. Come on, you know you can’t resist!

Ingredients

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• Chicken breasts – Skinless and boneless. You can use chicken breasts with skin on too, but I still recommend to use boneless breasts.
• Tomatoes – Freshly chopped or even sun dried.
• Asiago cheese – Romano or parmesan will work instead.
• Parsley – Freshly chopped. Other herbs such as basil or oregano can be used.
• Roasted red peppers – Homemade or store-bought.
• Breadcrumbs – Italian, plain, or panko.
• Salt and pepper – Season to taste.
• Paprika – Smoked or regular.
• Olive oil – Other types you can use are avocado, canola, vegetable, safflower, sunflower, or grapeseed.

How to make roasted peppers and asiago stuffed chicken breasts

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 375 F degrees.
2. Make Filling: Add all the filling ingredients to a bowl and mix everything well together.
3. Prepare chicken: Using a sharp knife, cut a pocked in each chicken breast.
4. Stuff breasts: Spoon a third of the mixture into each breast pocket and secure with toothpicks. Season the breasts on both sides with salt, pepper and paprika.
5. Cook: Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in an oven safe skillet. Transfer the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook on both sides until golden brown. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and finish cooking the breasts until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

How to tell when stuffed chicken breasts are cooked through

If you’re like me, you probably swear by an instant-read digital thermometer to test the doneness of your meat. It’s the best way to make sure your meat is cooked through perfectly- not underdone, but not dry.

Chicken, in a regular recipe, is safe to eat once it reaches an internal temperature of 165F. For this stuffed chicken breast recipe, you’ll want to look for 170F just to err on the safe side. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the breast. If it needs to be cooked longer, make sure to test a different spot when you’re checking the temperature again.

How to serve

This is the type of main course I’d serve for a fancy Sunday dinner or a night hosting guests. Check out these side dishes that are not only beautiful, but easy to make!

Salads

• Tomato Basil Salad
• Cucumber Tomato Salad
• Kale and Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
• Black Bean Corn Avocado Salad

Roasted veggies

• Garlic and Herb Roasted Carrots
• The Ultimate Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
• Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Homemade bread

• No Knead Bread
• Irish Soda Bread
• No Knead Skillet Bread
• Artisan Bread

How to store leftovers

Transfer leftovers to an airtight container once the chicken has fully cooled to room temperature. They will last 3-4 days in the fridge.

To reheat, you can use a microwave or oven. If you use a microwave, I suggest slicing the chicken beforehand to ensure even heating.

To use the oven, preheat to 350F. Place the chicken breasts into a baking dish with about 1/4 cup water or stock. Cover the dish with foil, and reheat for 10-12 minutes or until the breasts reach an internal temperature of 135F.

Freezing

Your chicken to will last up 2-6 months frozen. Make sure the breasts have fully cooled down to room temperature before freezing. You can also freeze the prepped stuffed breasts before baking. If you freeze them raw, they’ll last 9 months in the freezer.

Make sure the chicken is stored in a completely airtight container. Whether raw or cooked, let the breasts thaw fully in the fridge before cooking or reheating.

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• Spinach and Swiss Cheese Stuffed Chicken Thighs
• Chicken Kiev
• Chicken Cordon Bleu
• Bruschetta Chicken
• Chicken Parmesan
• Marry Me Chicken