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Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

Juicy Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

Delicious Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken that elevates everyday ingredients into a gourmet meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gourmet
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 medium Chicken Breasts boneless and skinless
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose Flour for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or plant-based option
For the Filling
  • 1 jar Jarred Roasted Red Peppers or homemade
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 slices Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Meat Thermometer
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Butterfly the chicken breasts to create a pocket and season with salt and pepper. Dredge lightly in flour.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Mix in roasted red peppers and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Stuff each chicken pocket with mozzarella cheese, then fill with the spinach and pepper mixture. Fold and secure with toothpicks if needed.
  5. In the same skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Cook the stuffed chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed chicken breastCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to swap cheeses and greens to suit your preferences. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.

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