Stuffed Chicken Valentino

This chicken Valentino is a dish to serve guests — be ready to impress! Good enough to be served at a high-priced restaurant, but easy enough to make yourself. Creamy mozzarella and roasted red peppers make the dish really special. Serve over pasta with Alfredo sauce.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 4 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (6 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.

Step 2

Slice a chicken breast in half lengthwise, leaving halves attached on one side. Open breast and lay flat; it should resemble a butterfly. Place between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound flat. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.

Step 3

Combine Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and chives in a bowl; sprinkle over chicken breasts. At one end of each breast, place 3 strips of roasted pepper and top with 1 tablespoon shredded cheese. Roll each breast up, starting on the side with peppers and cheese. Insert a toothpick in each roll to prevent unrolling. Place in the prepared baking dish. Season rolls with salt and pepper; drizzle with olive oil.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Set oven to broil; continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from the oven, slice to display colorful filling, and serve.