Roasted Red Pepper Spinach Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
Tender chicken breasts filled with sweet roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and gooey mozzarella—a polished meal that looks fancy yet fits a weeknight timeline.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Steps
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice a lengthwise pocket into each chicken breast, stopping short of cutting through.
- In a small bowl, toss together spinach, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, and Italian seasoning.
- Stuff each breast evenly with the filling. Pin shut with toothpicks if needed.
- Coat each breast with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Warm a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high and sear the chicken 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden.
- Move the skillet to the oven and bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken hits 165°F (74°C) inside.
- Rest 5 minutes before slicing. Pull out toothpicks and serve warm.