Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken – Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes
Stuffed chicken can feel like a restaurant trick, right? Like, who has time to butterfly a chicken breast and tuck all the good stuff inside without making a mess? Well, turns out, we do. 🙋♀️
This Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken brings big flavor in a low-effort way. The savory-sweet peppers melt into the gooey mozzarella, while the spinach adds a hint of earthiness that balances everything. It’s not complicated, it just tastes like it is. 🧀🔥
Perfect for weeknight dinners, date night, or just a Tuesday when you’re craving something better than basic. If you’ve got a skillet and about 30 minutes, you’ve got a showstopper meal that hits the spot. Let’s make that chicken feel fancy without a whole lot of fuss. 🍗✨
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Toothpicks (to secure)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using a sharp knife, carefully slice a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning—both inside and out.
- Stuff each chicken breast with spinach, roasted red pepper slices, and a slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Secure the opening with toothpicks to keep the filling from spilling out.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15–18 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Don’t forget to remove the toothpicks!