Description
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with roasted red peppers, spinach, and melted mozzarella cheese, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a bowl, mix roasted red peppers, spinach, and mozzarella cheese.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Season the outside with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use toothpicks to keep the stuffing secure while baking.
- Chicken can be stuffed ahead of time and refrigerated before cooking.
- Pair with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, roasted red pepper, spinach, mozzarella, baked chicken