Stuffed Tomato Basil Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper over chicken breasts. Place chicken in an ungreased baking dish.
3. In a medium bowl, combine onion, red and yellow bell pepper, tomatoes, basil, butter, and cheese. Mix together until blended.
4. Fill each chicken breast with 1/4 of the filling mixture. Secure with toothpicks.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe is an Italian-inspired dish that is sure to please any palate.
• You can substitute other vegetables for the bell peppers, such as mushrooms or zucchini.
• Tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C, an important nutrient for a healthy immune system.