Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Chevre Roasted Red Pepper

Elevate your dinner game with these elegant Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Chevre and Roasted Red Pepper, a dish that's as impressive as it is flavorful. Tender chicken breasts are generously filled with a creamy goat cheese (chevre) mixture infused with minced garlic and fresh basil, then layered with sweet, smoky roasted red peppers for a burst of vibrant flavor. Brushed with olive oil and seasoned with paprika for a beautifully golden exterior, these stuffed chicken breasts are first seared to perfection and then finished in the oven to ensure a juicy, tender inside. Perfect for a dinner party or a special weeknight meal, this recipe is surprisingly simple to make and pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad. Ready in under an hour, it’s a show-stopping dish that perfectly balances gourmet flavors with approachable preparation.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 120 grams Goat cheese (chevre)
• 2 whole Roasted red peppers
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 6 whole Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 8 pieces Toothpicks or kitchen twine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Carefully cut a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast without slicing all the way through.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese, minced garlic, finely chopped basil leaves, and a small pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 4

Slice the roasted red peppers into thin strips and layer them on top of the goat cheese mixture inside the chicken pockets.

Step 5

Secure the chicken pockets closed using toothpicks or kitchen twine.

Step 6

Brush the outside of each chicken breast with olive oil. Season with paprika, remaining salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 7

Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.

Step 8

Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned.

Step 9

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 10

Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before carefully removing the toothpicks or twine.

Step 11

Serve hot with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1166.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1799.9

Total Fat 79.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 636.3mg	0%
Sodium 3428.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g	0%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 239.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 357.2mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 690.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.4%

Protein: 55.7%

Carbs: 3.0%