Description
Roasted Red Pepper Spinach Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken features tender, seasoned chicken breasts filled with fresh spinach, sweet roasted red peppers, and melted mozzarella cheese. This easy, flavorful chicken dinner is perfect for family meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Filling:
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- ½ cup roasted red peppers (chopped)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Carefully cut a pocket into the thickest side of each chicken breast, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Rub the olive oil over the chicken breasts, then season all sides evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, chopped roasted red peppers, shredded mozzarella cheese, and Italian seasoning. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Divide the filling evenly among the four chicken breasts. Spoon the mixture into each pocket without overfilling.
- Fold the chicken over the filling and secure the openings with toothpicks if needed.
- Arrange the stuffed chicken breasts in an oven-safe baking dish or skillet.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for approximately 25–35 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken, until the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- Remove any toothpicks, slice carefully, and serve warm.
Notes
- Drain the roasted red peppers well before chopping to prevent excess moisture in the filling.
- Avoid overfilling the chicken breasts so the mozzarella and vegetables stay inside during cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
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