Description
A flavorful and satisfying dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with roasted red peppers, fresh spinach, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
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 with the filling and secure with toothpicks.
- Roast: Place 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg