Description
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and melted mozzarella. This impressive dish is full of flavor and perfect for weeknight dinners or guests.
Ingredients
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup fresh spinach (or thawed, well-drained frozen spinach)
• 1 cup shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese • 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional) • Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
• Optional: chopped fresh basil, red chili flakes, or sun-dried tomatoes
• Toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
1. **Prep the Chicken:** Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally without cutting all the way through. Open and gently flatten with a meat mallet.
2. **Add the Filling:** Lay the chicken open and layer with spinach, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, and optional garlic or basil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. **Roll and Secure:** Roll each chicken breast tightly and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
4. **Optional Sear:** Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear each stuffed breast for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
5. **Bake:** Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer chicken to an oven-safe dish or skillet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. **Rest and Serve:** Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Notes
You can prepare these in advance and refrigerate before baking. Try swapping mozzarella with provolone or goat cheese for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stuffed and Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, spinach, baked chicken, gluten-free