Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken recipe

Here’s a delicious recipe for Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken:

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Toothpicks or kitchen twine

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Chicken Breasts:
   • Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
   • Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the chicken to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
3. Season Chicken:
   • Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
4. Prepare Filling:
   • In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
   • Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
   • Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Stuff Chicken:
   • Lay the chicken breasts flat and distribute the cooked spinach, roasted red peppers, and shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over each piece.
   • Roll up each chicken breast and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine to hold the filling inside.
6. Sear Chicken:
   • In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
   • Add the stuffed chicken breasts and sear on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Bake:
   • Transfer the seared chicken breasts to a baking dish.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
8. Serve:
   • Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
   • Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips:

• Make Ahead: You can prepare the stuffed chicken breasts ahead of time and refrigerate them. Just sear and bake when you’re ready to serve.
• Variations: Try adding other ingredients to the stuffing, like sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, or different cheeses like feta or goat cheese.
• Sauce: Consider serving with a simple pan sauce made from the drippings, a splash of white wine, and a bit of chicken broth reduced and thickened with a touch of cream.

Enjoy your flavorful and impressive Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken!