Description
Stuffed Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach, and Mozzarella is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a delicious filling of spinach, roasted red peppers, and creamy mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach and cheese mixture, ensuring they are filled evenly.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- If using, drizzle balsamic vinegar over the chicken.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- You can also add sun-dried tomatoes or artichoke hearts to the stuffing for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg