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
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 6 oz each)
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1 cup fresh spinach leaves, packed
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1 cup roasted red peppers, thinly sliced
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Toothpicks (to secure the stuffed chicken)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper.
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Prepare chicken by slicing a pocket into the side of each breast. Don’t cut all the way through.
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Season both sides of the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Stuff each breast with spinach, red peppers, and about ¼ cup mozzarella cheese. Secure with toothpicks.
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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.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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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