Juicy Asiago & Roasted Pepper Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Weeknight dinners demand a showstopper that’s both elegant and effortless, and this savory stuffed chicken with asiago and roasted peppers delivers pure culinary magic.
Melted asiago cheese creates a luxurious pocket of creamy goodness inside perfectly seasoned chicken breasts.
roasted peppers add a sweet, smoky dimension that turns an ordinary meal into something extraordinary.
Each bite promises a symphony of rich, vibrant flavors that dance across your palate.
The recipe combines simple ingredients with clever technique, ensuring a restaurant-quality dish you can easily master at home.
Professional chefs and home cooks alike will appreciate how quickly this meal comes together.
Prepare to be the dinner hero with a plate that looks impressive and tastes even better.
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: 360 kcal
Servings: 5
Ingredients for Asiago-Stuffed Chicken
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Instructions to Prepare Stuffed Chicken
Blend sun-ripened tomatoes, creamy asiago, fragrant parsley, smoky roasted peppers, and crisp breadcrumbs into a mouthwatering mixture that promises to elevate the chicken.
Carefully slice a hidden pocket into each plump chicken breast, creating a perfect cavity for the delectable filling waiting to burst with flavor.
Generously spoon the vibrant filling into each chicken pocket, sealing the openings with toothpicks and dusting with a whisper of salt, pepper, and paprika for an extra flavor punch.
Heat a skillet with olive oil and transform the chicken with a golden-brown exterior, creating a crispy exterior that locks in all the juicy goodness.
Slide the skillet into a preheated oven and let the chicken bake until it reaches perfect doneness, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
Allow the chicken to rest peacefully, letting the juices redistribute and creating a succulent, tender masterpiece ready to be sliced and savored.
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Irresistible Stuffed Chicken
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 5 1x
Description
Succulent chicken breasts become a culinary masterpiece when stuffed with creamy asiago and roasted peppers. Herb-infused and golden-brown, this Italian-inspired dish promises a delightful fusion of flavors you’ll savor with each elegant bite.
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup (240 ml) asiago cheese, shredded
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup (120 ml) breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (60 ml) parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup (60 ml) roasted red peppers, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Filling Preparation: Combine sun-dried tomatoes, asiago, parsley, roasted pepper strips, and breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl, creating a robust and flavorful stuffing mixture.
- Chicken Preparation: Carefully butterfly chicken breasts, creating a deep pocket without piercing through the exterior, ensuring a smooth surface for stuffing.
- Stuffing and Seasoning: Generously fill each chicken breast with the prepared mixture, securing the openings with toothpicks, then coat the exterior with a fragrant blend of sea salt, black pepper, and smoky paprika.
- Searing and Roasting: Heat a cast-iron skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, sear the chicken breasts to develop a golden crust, then transfer the skillet to a preheated 375°F oven, roasting until the chicken reaches optimal internal temperature.
- Resting and Serving: Allow the chicken to rest briefly, letting the juices redistribute, then slice diagonally to showcase the vibrant, colorful stuffing, and serve immediately to preserve the peak of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Precision Cutting: Create a deep, clean cavity in chicken breasts without piercing through, using a sharp knife at a 45-degree angle for even stuffing distribution.
- Filling Balance: Mix ingredients thoroughly to ensure each bite contains a harmonious blend of sun-dried tomatoes, asiago, parsley, and roasted peppers for maximum flavor complexity.
- Sealing Technique: Close stuffed chicken breast openings securely with toothpicks to prevent filling from escaping during cooking, maintaining structural integrity.
- Temperature Mastery: Use a meat thermometer to check internal chicken temperature, aiming for 165°F to guarantee safe, juicy results while preventing overcooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Emily Roberts
Content Creator & Kitchen Tips Specialist
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Dietary Planning, Public Health Nutrition, Nutritional Education, Content Development
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Emily Roberts is our content specialist and registered dietitian at HealthyChoices.org. With her Master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Illinois and her Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certification, Emily uses her deep nutrition knowledge to write helpful, easy-to-understand guides about healthy eating.
Her warm, practical advice empowers readers to confidently make healthier choices, turning everyday meals into simple moments of wellness and joy.