Description
Roasted Red Pepper Spinach Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken is a delightful and flavor-packed dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends. This recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a savory blend of roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and melty mozzarella cheese. The result is a juicy, cheesy masterpiece that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 2 cup fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F.
2. Sauté the Spinach: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, chopped roasted red peppers, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
4. Stuff the Chicken: Carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Stuff each pocket with the spinach mixture, about 1/4 to 1/3 cup per breast.
5. Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the stuffed chicken breasts.
6. Bake the Chicken: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
7. Serve and Enjoy: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
To ensure your Roasted Red Pepper Spinach Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken turns out moist and tender, consider using a meat thermometer to check for doneness, brining the chicken breasts for 30 minutes, letting the stuffed chicken rest for about 5 minutes after baking, and wrapping the chicken in foil during the first half of the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg