Roasted Pepper-&-Cheese Stuffed Chicken

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A simple mixture of roasted red peppers, provolone cheese and oregano makes these healthy stuffed chicken breasts restaurant-worthy. With olive-studded orzo and broccoli, this healthy dinner recipe is an easy and complete meal.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 22, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Fiber High-Protein Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

⅓ cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers, rinsed
¼ cup shredded provolone cheese
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds), trimmed
¾ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
6 ounces whole-wheat orzo (about 1 cup dry)
¼ cup chopped Kalamata olives
5 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
Combine roasted peppers and provolone in a small bowl. Cut a horizontal slit along the thin, long edge of each chicken breast, nearly through to the opposite side. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon pepper, salt and oregano. Fill each chicken breast "pocket" with half of the cheese mixture, and press the edges together to seal. Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil.
Bake the chicken until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions. Drain; transfer to a bowl and toss with olives, the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Steam broccoli over 1 inch of boiling water in a pot fit with a steamer basket until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and toss with butter.
Cut each chicken breast in half and serve with the orzo, the broccoli and lemon wedges, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2015

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

501	Calories
21g	Fat
38g	Carbs
39g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/2 chicken breast, 1/2 cup orzo & about 1 1/4 cups broccoli
Calories 501
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 10g	35%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 39g	78%
Total Fat 21g	26%
Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Cholesterol 98mg	33%
Vitamin A 3215IU	64%
Vitamin C 84mg	93%
Folate 68mcg	17%
Sodium 649mg	28%
Calcium 124mg	10%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 52mg	12%
Potassium 544mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Roasted Pepper-&-Cheese Stuffed Chicken

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