Description
This recipe for roasted red pepper, spinach, and mozzarella stuffed chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special dinner at home. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and melted mozzarella cheese, then baked to perfection. The combination of ingredients creates a mouthwatering meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Create pockets in the chicken: Carefully slice along the side of each chicken breast to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff the chicken: Equally distribute the roasted red peppers, spinach, and mozzarella cheese among the chicken breasts, stuffing them full.
- Secure the openings: Use toothpicks to secure the openings if needed.
- Prepare the seasoning: In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Brush the seasoning mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Bake the chicken: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: roasted red pepper, spinach, mozzarella, stuffed chicken, dinner recipe
