Name: Primavera Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 oz chicken breasts; 1/4 cup zucchini ((sliced)); 1/4 cup yellow squash ((sliced)); 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper ((sliced)); 1/4 cup red bell pepper ((sliced)); 1/4 cup red onions ((sliced)); 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lemon ((juiced)); 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon honey; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 cups spring mix

Oven Baked and Primavera Stuffed Chicken Breasts are a great way to get more vegetables into your weekly meal prep.

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Pack chicken breast with lots of flavors, color, and nutrients with this recipe. It’s a simple, low-carb meal that requires minimal meal prep.

Why Is This Baked Chicken Breast Recipe Great for Meal Prep?

It is high in lean protein which will help you keep full and aid in weight loss
You can prep the chicken with the vegetables all in one pan with one cook method
You can make a larger batch and freeze it for later. You can later enjoy it with a side of mashed potatoes or fluffy rice pilaf

Simple Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breasts: We chose chicken breasts that were thick cut so that you can easily make slits in them
Vegetable Stuffing: Use vegetables that you can cut into thin slices. We used zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, and red onions
Seasonings: We used a pre-made Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and salt
Side Salad: Serve with a side salad such as spring mix and your choice of salad dressing

How to Make Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Vegetables

Preheat the oven to 400F.
Place the chicken breast on a cutting board.
Use a sharp knife to cut slits in each chicken breast, about ½ inch apart (be careful not to cut through the bottom of the chicken completely).
Sprinkle the chicken with seasonings and drizzle with olive oil.
Slice the veggies into coins and stuff the slits with the mixture of veggies, alternating the veggies with each slit.
Place the primavera stuffed chicken breasts on a sheet pan and bake in the oven for 25 minutes until it fully cooks.

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Meal Prep Tips for Primavera Stuffed Chicken Breasts

If you don’t want to heat up the whole oven, you can prep this in the Air Fryer
If you are entertaining guests, you can cook the chicken breasts on an outdoor grill and have a fun cookout
To add more flavor, you can also add shredded mozzarella cheese on top or flavored panko bread crumbs for a crunch

Primavera Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Colorful and vibrant stuffed primavera chicken breasts perfect for a healthy meal prep dish.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Course lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

knife
cutting board
sheet pan
oven
mixing bowls

Ingredients

12 oz chicken breasts
1/4 cup zucchini (sliced)
1/4 cup yellow squash (sliced)
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper (sliced)
1/4 cup red bell pepper (sliced)
1/4 cup red onions (sliced)
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Salad Dressing and Spring Mix

1 lemon (juiced)
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups spring mix

Instructions

Preheat hte oven to 400F. Using a sharp knife, cut slits in each chicken breast, about 1/2 inch apart, being careful not to cut through completely. Stuff the slits with a mixture of sliced veggies, alternating with each slit.
Sprinkle the chicken with the seasonings and drizzle with olive oil. Bake in the oven for about 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F. (optional) during the last 5 minutes, you can sprinkle with shredded cheese to let it melt.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, mix together the salad dressing ingredients until it is well blended.
Serve the stuffed chicken breasts with a side salad and salad dressing.