Description
This Mediterranean-inspired Roasted Red Pepper Spinach and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a colorful, flavor-packed dinner that looks as impressive as it tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, diced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Combine olive oil with all the dried spices in a small bowl until they form a paste.
- Butterfly the chicken by cutting horizontally through the thickest part of each breast to create a pocket.
- Rub the oil and spice mixture generously over both the inside and outside of each chicken breast.
- Mix chopped spinach, diced roasted red peppers, both cheeses, and minced garlic in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon a generous amount of the filling mixture onto one side of each opened chicken breast and fold the other side over.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake until cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- For an extra golden top, broil for the final few minutes while watching carefully.
Notes
- Each serving contains approximately 35 grams of protein.
- The dish is naturally gluten-free without any modifications.
- Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance before baking.
- The roasted red peppers are a key ingredient in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Spinach Mozzarella Chicken, Stuffed Chicken, Mediterranean Chicken Recipe