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Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

A flavorful and fun stuffed chicken recipe bursting with roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect for any home cook.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Choose quality chicken breasts.
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced Jarred or homemade.
  • 1 cup fresh spinach Use baby spinach for best results.
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Whole milk mozzarella preferred.
Cooking Essentials
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Adds flavor without tears!
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Store-bought or homemade.
  • to taste salt and pepper Use sea salt for a gourmet touch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Carefully slice a pocket into each chicken breast, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
  3. Equally distribute the roasted red peppers, spinach, and mozzarella cheese among the chicken breasts.
  4. Secure openings with toothpicks if necessary.
  5. Mix olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  6. Brush the mixture over the chicken breasts, coating both sides.
Cooking
  1. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Serving
  1. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before cutting to retain juices.
  2. Serve with roasted vegetables or a simple salad.

Notes

For extra flavor, top with fresh basil before serving. Cooking should be enjoyable, so don't stress if you make a mess!