That’s a fantastic choice! 🍗🫑🌿 Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken is juicy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor. It’s elegant enough for dinner parties yet simple enough for a weeknight meal.
Here’s the detailed recipe for you:
🫑🌿 Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach & Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves (lightly sautéed or fresh)
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (from jar or freshly roasted), sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or fresh mozzarella slices)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine (to secure chicken)
Instructions
1. Prep the Chicken
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket (don’t cut all the way through).
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning.
2. Make the Filling
- In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add spinach and cook until just wilted (if using fresh). Remove from heat.
- Mix spinach, roasted red pepper slices, and mozzarella together.
3. Stuff the Chicken
- Spoon filling into each chicken breast pocket.
- Secure with toothpicks to keep filling inside.
4. Sear the Chicken
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
5. Bake
- Transfer seared chicken to a baking dish.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
6. Serve
- Remove toothpicks and let chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve with pasta, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Tips & Variations
- Cheese options: Swap mozzarella for provolone, feta, or goat cheese.
- Extra flavor: Add sun-dried tomatoes or basil leaves inside the stuffing.
- Low-carb option: Pair with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
- Meal prep: Make ahead and refrigerate; just bake before serving.
✨ This stuffed chicken is juicy, cheesy, and full of Mediterranean-inspired flavors — guaranteed to impress on the dinner table!
Would you like me to also write a creamy garlic sauce to drizzle over the stuffed chicken for extra richness?
