Description
Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken is a delightful dish that turns any weeknight meal into a gourmet experience. Juicy chicken breasts are filled with a vibrant blend of smoky roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and creamy mozzarella cheese. This easy-to-make recipe not only looks stunning on the plate but also delivers an explosion of flavors that will impress family and friends alike. Serve it alongside your favorite grains or a crisp side salad for a complete meal bursting with nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (chopped)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup 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 spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix together chopped roasted red peppers, spinach, minced garlic, shredded mozzarella, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally to create a pocket.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the filling mixture and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the stuffed chicken in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 105mg