Description
Cheesy Chicken Peppers bring weekend comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal prep and maximum flavor. Stuffed with juicy chicken, melted cheese, and zesty seasonings, these peppers turn an ordinary meal into something seriously delicious.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 medium chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cheese and Garnish:
- 1 cup pickled pepper rings
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- Finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 400°F and coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with a light spray of olive oil.
- Position 4 chicken breasts in the prepared dish, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil directly over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of paprika and Italian seasoning across both sides of the chicken.
- Add ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper to season the chicken thoroughly.
- Layer 1 cup of pickled pepper rings evenly across the seasoned chicken surfaces.
- Scatter ½ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the peppers, followed by ½ cup of shredded pepper jack cheese.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 400°F oven and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
- Check that your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Remove the dish when the cheese is melted and golden with slightly crispy edges.
- Sprinkle finely chopped parsley across the top for a fresh garnish.
- Serve the chicken immediately while the cheese is still warm and bubbling.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Choose high-quality pickled pepper rings for maximum flavor and a tangy kick.
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee perfect doneness without overcooking.
- For a lower-carb option, replace cheese with dairy-free alternatives or nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg