Description
Roasted red pepper, spinach, and mozzarella stuffed chicken is a delightful dish that elevates your dinner experience with its rich flavors and vibrant colors. Tender chicken breasts are generously filled with a mouthwatering combination of smoky roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and creamy mozzarella cheese. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself after a long day, this recipe is not just easy to make but also guarantees rave reviews. Get ready to savor every bite of this culinary masterpiece!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix the roasted red peppers, spinach, minced garlic, and mozzarella until well combined.
- Create a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff generously with the filling mixture. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and sear each stuffed breast for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 145mg