Description
A comforting and indulgent dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with gooey mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and fresh spinach, all seared and baked for a juicy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 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 mozzarella cheese, spinach, and roasted red peppers in a bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and season the inside and outside with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the filling, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, don’t overstuff the chicken and ensure even thickness for cooking. Let the chicken rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, roasted red pepper, mozzarella, spinach, weeknight dinner