High Protein Stuffed Chicken: Juicy Primavera Delight Recipe
A delicious and healthy twist on stuffed chicken, featuring a colorful primavera filling packed with protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes; cook until slightly tender.
- Mix in ricotta cheese and Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper.
- Gently slice a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the primavera mixture.
- Place stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add spinach or any other vegetables you like to the stuffing.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: High Protein Primavera Stuffed Chicken