Description
A flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken breasts stuffed with roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and mozzarella cheese. Seasoned with Italian herbs, this easy-to-make recipe delivers a delicious and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Toothpicks (to secure the chicken)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease or line a baking dish.
- Prepare Chicken: Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create pockets. Season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff Chicken: Fill each pocket with spinach, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella. Secure with toothpicks.
- Optional Sear: Sear the stuffed chicken in olive oil for 2-3 minutes on each side (optional step).
- Bake: Place the chicken in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, and serve with desired sides.
Notes
- Use part-skim mozzarella for a lighter version.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like basil to the filling.
- To freeze, assemble the chicken and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before baking.
Details:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: High-Protein, Low-Carb
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: ~330 kcal
- Protein: 39g
- Fat: 17g (of which saturated fat: 6g)
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 2g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 560mg