Description
Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a vibrant culinary delight. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken enveloping a cheesy filling of roasted red peppers and fresh spinach, creating an irresistible flavor combination. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish will impress your family and friends with its rich taste and colorful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Create pockets in each chicken breast using a sharp knife without cutting all the way through. Generously stuff each pocket with the filling mixture.
- Place the stuffed breasts in the prepared baking dish and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Season with additional salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Allow to rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg