Roasted Chicken with Cheese and Veggies

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 35 minutes

Serve: 4

Ingredients:
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– ½ red bell pepper, seeded, cut into strips
– 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, cut into strips
– 2 cup broccoli florets
– 8oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced
– 1lb. chicken thighs meat, skinless, boneless
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet.
3. Add bell pepper strips and cook for 5-6 minutes over medium-high heat or until the bell peppers are softened.
4. Gently pound the chicken meat to thin it down.
5. Rub the chicken with salt and pepper.
6. Divide the bell peppers evenly among the chicken.
7. Sprinkle 4oz. mozzarella over the bell peppers. Cover the filling with the second layer of chicken and secure with toothpicks.
8. Heat remaining olive oil in a cast iron skillet.
9. Fry chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side. Toss in the broccoli and cook 1 minute.
10. Top the chicken with remaining mozzarella and season with paprika.
11. Transfer the chicken in oven and roast 25 minutes.
12. Serve warm.

Nutritional info per serving:
– Calories 432
– Total Fat 33.3g
– Total Carbohydrate 5.2g
– Dietary Fiber 1.6g
– Total Sugars 0.8g
– Protein 29.4g

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.