Description
Indulge in the delicious harmony of flavors with Roasted Red Pepper Spinach Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken. This dish features succulent chicken breasts generously filled with sweet roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and melty mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice chicken breasts open to create pockets.
- In a bowl, combine roasted red peppers, spinach, mozzarella, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the filling mixture and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear each stuffed chicken breast for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Notes
- Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
- Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg