Description
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a savory mixture of sautéed spinach, roasted red peppers, and creamy mozzarella cheese. Seared to golden perfection and finished in the oven — this dish is elegant, flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup thawed, drained frozen spinach)
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 1 cup shredded or sliced low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
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Season both sides of the chicken (and inside the pocket) with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
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Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
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Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in roasted red peppers and mozzarella.
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Stuff each chicken breast with the filling. Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
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Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear the stuffed chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
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Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Let rest for 5 minutes, then remove toothpicks/twine. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes