Description
This Stuffed Red Pepper Chicken is a savory and healthy dish featuring tender chicken breasts filled with roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Prepare the Chicken: Using a sharp knife, carefully slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff the Chicken: Stuff each chicken breast with roasted red peppers, spinach, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Use toothpicks to secure the chicken if necessary.
- Season the Chicken: Rub both sides of the stuffed chicken breasts with olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Bake: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve & Enjoy: Remove toothpicks, if used, and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- Serve this dish with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Stuffed Chicken, Stuffed Red Pepper Chicken, Chicken Breast Recipe, Healthy Chicken Dinner, Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Baked Chicken, Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers