stuffed chicken valentino

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). slice a chicken breast in half lengthwise, leaving the halves attached on one side: opened and laid flat, the chicken breast should resemble a butterfly. place between two sheets of plastic wrap, and pound flat. repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
• combine parmesan cheese with italian seasoning and chives, and sprinkle over chicken breasts. at one end of each breast, place 3 strips of roasted pepper. top with 1 tablespoon shredded cheese. roll each breast up, starting on the side with the peppers and cheese. insert a toothpick in each roll to prevent unrolling. place in prepared baking dish. season rolls with salt and pepper to taste, and drizzle with olive oil.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. set oven to broil, and continue cooking for 5 to 10 minutes. remove from oven, slice to display the colorful filling, and serve.