Description
A flavorful stuffed chicken recipe featuring roasted red peppers, spinach, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for weeknight dinners and entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach, and roasted red peppers in a medium bowl. Mix well until fully combined.
- Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being cautious not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese mixture until generously filled.
- Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed chicken, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning for added flavor.
- Place the stuffed chicken in a baking dish and pop it into the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- Serve warm and savor this elegant dinner!
Notes
For a creative twist, add sun-dried tomatoes or olives for Mediterranean flair. You can also experiment with different cheeses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg