Description
This Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken is a flavor-packed dish with a satisfying filling that’s both healthy and delicious. Perfect for dinner, this recipe combines tender chicken with savory spinach, roasted red peppers, and melty mozzarella. Serve it with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
- 1 red bell pepper, roasted and diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make Filling: In a bowl, combine roasted red pepper, spinach, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff Chicken: Make a slit in each chicken breast. Stuff each breast with the filling. Secure with toothpicks.
- Roast: Place the stuffed chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve: Serve with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.
- You can substitute roasted red pepper with sun-dried tomatoes.
- Serve with a side salad or a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg