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Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

  • 2 teaspoon creole seasoning*

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

  • 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic 

  • 1 cup button mushrooms , sliced

  • 1 cup sliced red bell peppers

  • 1- 1 ½ cup fresh baby spinach leaves

  • 8 slices of Provolone cheese

  • 6-8 toothpicks (for securing each cut)

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*Homemade Creole Seasoning:

  • 3 Tablespoons onion powder

  • 3 Tablespoons garlic powder

  • 1 ½ Tablespoons black pepper

  • 1 ½ Tablespoons white pepper

  • 6 Tablespoons paprika

  • ½ - 1 Tablespoons cayenne pepper (adjust to suit taste buds)

  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons oregano

  • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley

  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons dried thyme

  • 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.

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Directions

​Stuffing the Chicken:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

  2. ​Salt chicken, inside & outside; season both sides of each breast with the Italian seasoning and creole seasoning.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Stuff chicken breast with mushroom, spinach and bell pepper mixture. Add cheese, 2 slices per chicken.

  6. 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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Transfer the chicken breasts to serving plates.

  4. Carefully remove and discard the toothpicks.

  5. Serve immediately.

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