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
Scale
- 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