Chicken Spinach Peppers (Printer-Friendly Layout)

Chicken surrounds melty mozzarella, sweet peppers, and spinach, baked till cheesy and golden brown for a rich, comfort meal.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 90 g mozzarella, grated
02 - 60 g fresh spinach, chopped
03 - 120 g roasted red peppers, diced
04 - 4 boneless chicken breasts, skinless

→ Seasonings and Aromatics

05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

→ Finishing Touches

12 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
13 - 40 g Parmesan, finely grated

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 190°C so it can start warming up.
02 - On your cutting board, carefully slice each chicken breast open sideways. You want a pocket, but don’t split them apart.
03 - Pour olive oil over each piece of chicken and rub it all over. Sprinkle on onion powder, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper. Make sure all sides are coated.
04 - Mix mozzarella, basil, diced red peppers, and spinach in a mixing bowl until everything comes together.
05 - Stuff each chicken with your spinach-pepper mix. Press gently to close them up.
06 - Stick toothpicks through the sides to keep the stuffing from falling out while cooking.
07 - Warm a skillet on medium heat. Add a bit of olive oil. Sear both sides of your stuffed chicken for about 2 or 3 minutes, until they've got some color.
08 - Move the chicken over to a baking dish. Drizzle balsamic all over and spread Parmesan cheese on top.
09 - Slide the dish into your hot oven. Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until the thickest part hits 74°C and the chicken’s done.
10 - Take the chicken out. Let the pieces sit for 5 minutes before pulling out the toothpicks and putting them on plates.

# Extra Tips and Tricks:

01 - Cutting a deep pocket that isn't all the way through makes stuffing easier and less messy.
02 - Aim for 74°C inside so your chicken’s juicy and cooked properly.
03 - If you like things lighter, use part-skim cheese or less Parmesan.
04 - Switch out mozzarella for provolone or goat cheese if you want to shake things up.
05 - Letting the chicken rest will keep your bites tender and juicy.

Go Back