Making High-protein feta & Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken Breasts will only take 40 minutes. It follows simple instructions and gets ready easily. You only need chicken breasts, feta cheese, roasted red peppers, olive oil, garlic, and some seasonings to make this recipe. It is easy to store, and you can keep this in the fridge for three days. This recipe has 320 calories in one serving. Enjoy making High Protein Feta & Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken Breasts for parties, family gatherings, and events. This recipe is good for health, and it has high protein.
STATS:
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Preparation Duration: 15 minutes
- Serving size: One chicken breast
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Cooking Duration: 25 minutes
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Air fryer
- Knife
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Toothpicks
- Baking dish
- Cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
- Boneless chicken breasts: 4
- Roasted red peppers: 1/2 cup
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Paprika: 1/2 tsp
- Dried oregano: 1/2 tsp
- Feta cheese: 120 grams
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/2 tsp
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN BREASTS:
- Chicken breast is the main thing in your recipe. It cooks in less time and provides you with a good amount of protein. You can use chicken breast without the bone and skin. Cut the chicken and add the filling to it for the flavour. Utilize chicken thighs or turkey breasts instead.
ROASTED BELL PEPPERS:
- Adds softness to your stuffing. Bell peppers give your dish a beautiful colour and maintain the taste of cheese. Utilize sun-dried tomatoes or spinach instead.
FETA CHEESE:
- It melts and gives the texture to your dish. Feta cheese gives richness to your dish by adding savory and creamy flavor to your food. Utilize cream cheese, ricotta cheese, or goat cheese instead.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil includes a good fat in your meal and improves the taste. Apply oil to keep the chicken soft, and do not let it attach to the pan. Oil also helps the chicken get its color. Utilize avocado oil or melted butter instead.
SALT:
- Adding salt will improve the overall taste of your dish. It also maintains the flavor of other things. Include a little amount of salt as per your taste. Utilize pink or sea salt instead.
BLACK PEPPER:
- Black pepper balances the taste of your chicken. It gives a peppery flavor and warmth to your recipe. Utilize white pepper, paprika, or chilli powder instead.
GARLIC:
- Garlic adds a good aroma to your dish. It gives an enhanced flavor and improves the taste. Utilize shallots or garlic powder instead.
DRIED OREGANO:
- Adds a good fragrance and taste to your dish that balances well with peppers and feta. Utilize Italian seasonings, thyme, or basil instead.
PAPRIKA:
- Paprika gives a good look and enhances the flavor. It adds a hot flavor to your dish. Utilize chilli flakes or smoked paprika instead.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm your oven to 180°C.
- Cut the inside of your chicken with a knife.
- Add feta cheese, garlic, and roasted bell peppers together in a bowl and mix them.
- Fill your chicken openings with the stuffing.
- Close the opening of the chicken with toothpicks.
- Sprinkle oregano, black pepper, salt, and paprika.
- Add your chicken in the basket of air fryer and heat it for 25 minutes till your chicken gets soft.
- Serve your dish after resting it for 5 minutes.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- You can eat it with boiled vegetables.
- Eat your stuffed chicken with rice.
- You can also make wraps with this stuffed chicken.
TIPS:
- Utilize a sharp knife to cut chicken properly.
- Flat the chicken before cooking.
- Leave the chicken for some time after preparing it.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep your stuffed chicken in the box for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- You can store it for two months.
FAQs:
Will I use a bake oven to make this?
- Yes, you can bake it in the oven at 180°C for 20 minutes.
Will I make it without adding dairy?
- Yes, you can make it by utilizing dairy-free cheese.
How does my chicken look after cooking?
- The inner area of your chicken will look white, and it will look juicy.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 320 kcal
Net carbs: 3 grams
Iron: 0.002 g
Total carbs: 4 grams
Vitamin A: 850 IU
Fiber: 0.5 grams
Calcium: 0.18 g
Protein: 38 g
Sodium: 0.62 grams
Potassium: 0.45 g
