Description
A flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
- Stuff each breast with roasted red peppers, spinach, and mozzarella.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use kitchen twine to secure the chicken if needed.
- Check internal temperature—it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Substitute mozzarella with provolone for a sharper taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, roasted red pepper, spinach mozzarella, easy dinner