Description
This Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken is a juicy, flavor-packed dinner that’s simple enough for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for guests. With gooey melted cheese, smoky peppers, and tender spinach, this stuffed chicken breast delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 6 oz each)
1 cup fresh spinach leaves, packed
1 cup roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Toothpicks (to secure the stuffed chicken)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper.
Prepare chicken by slicing a pocket into the side of each breast. Don’t cut all the way through.
Season both sides of the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Stuff each breast with spinach, red peppers, and about ¼ cup mozzarella cheese. Secure with toothpicks.
Optional: Sear the stuffed breasts in 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat for 2–3 mins per side to get a golden crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Rest for 5 minutes, then remove toothpicks and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
Skip searing to save time—baking alone still results in tender, flavorful chicken.
Use low-moisture mozzarella for less cheese runoff.
Frozen spinach can be used—just thaw and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg