Description
Roasted Red Pepper Mozzarella Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy sauce made from roasted red peppers and gooey mozzarella cheese. This delightful recipe not only looks stunning but also provides an explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family meal, this dish will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sear the chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add chopped roasted red peppers and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and sprinkle with oregano. Stir until well combined and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, topping each breast with mozzarella slices. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest briefly before serving. Pair with pasta or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg