Description
A delicious and healthy stuffed chicken recipe featuring roasted red peppers, spinach, and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional for topping)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the roasted red peppers, spinach, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- 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 roasted red pepper and spinach mixture, securing the opening with toothpicks if necessary.
- If using breadcrumbs, sprinkle them evenly over the stuffed chicken breasts for added texture.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a greased baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the stuffing mixture.
- Substitute the mozzarella with feta cheese for a tangy flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg