
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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2 teaspoon creole seasoning*
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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2 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 cup button mushrooms , sliced
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1 cup sliced red bell peppers
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1- 1 ½ cup fresh baby spinach leaves
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8 slices of Provolone cheese
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6-8 toothpicks (for securing each cut)
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*Homemade Creole Seasoning:
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3 Tablespoons onion powder
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3 Tablespoons garlic powder
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1 ½ Tablespoons black pepper
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1 ½ Tablespoons white pepper
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6 Tablespoons paprika
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½ - 1 Tablespoons cayenne pepper (adjust to suit taste buds)
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1 1/2 Tablespoons oregano
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1 Tablespoon dried parsley
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1 1/2 Tablespoons dried thyme
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1 1/2 Tablespoons dried basil
Combine all the ingredients in a jar, cover with lid and shake so that all the ingredients have been fully combined. Store in any airtight container.

Directions
​Stuffing the Chicken:
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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​Salt chicken, inside & outside; season both sides of each breast with the Italian seasoning and creole seasoning.
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Place chicken on a board or flat surface . Cut a slit or pocket about ¾ quarter of the way through each breast, try not to cut all the way through . Season inside of chicken.
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In large skillet, add olive oil and garlic, sauté over medium heat for about a minute, add mushrooms, bell pepper and continue stirring for about 2-3 minutes. Finally add spinach and stir frequently until wilted and cooked, about 2-3 minutes. Set Aside.
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Stuff chicken breast with mushroom, spinach and bell pepper mixture. Add cheese, 2 slices per chicken.
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Use toothpicks to thread chicken breasts near the openings to help secure them. If some of the filling has comes out, just tuck it back in.
Baking the Chicken:
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Heat an oven proof skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of oil. Sear and cook chicken on both sides for 3-4 minutes each, until golden.
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Using tongs, carefully place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish cook for about 20 minutes, depending on the size of the breast or until chicken is cooked through.
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Transfer the chicken breasts to serving plates.
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Carefully remove and discard the toothpicks.
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Serve immediately.
