Description
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this scrumptious Roasted Red Pepper Spinach Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken! This flavorful dish combines tender chicken breasts, roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and gooey mozzarella cheese for a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 2 cup fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F.
2. Sauté Spinach: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, chopped roasted red peppers, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
4. Stuff Chicken: Carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Stuff each pocket with the spinach mixture, about 1/4 to 1/3 cup per breast.
5. Season Chicken: Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the stuffed chicken breasts.
6. Bake: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
7. Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy this mouthwatering Roasted Red Pepper Spinach Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken with your loved ones!
Notes
Not only is this Roasted Red Pepper Spinach Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken bursting with flavor, but it’s also a nutritious and well-balanced meal. Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein, while the spinach and roasted red peppers provide a wealth of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The mozzarella cheese adds a creamy richness and a boost of calcium.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams