Chicken Breasts w/ Mozzarella, Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper

After over three months of not having a job, I forgot how hectic things can be with one. Sometimes it is hard to get motivation to cook a nice dinner after you have been working all day; I’m sure many of you are nodding your heads in agreement. BUT! Even when you have had a long day, you don’t necessarily have to sacrifice your dinner! This is a great recipe for those nights. It is quick, easy and looks like you tried harder than you have to!

Say goodbye to bland baked chicken breast. I want all you to see that you can easily dress up chicken, there is no need to eat a boring, dry chicken breast ever again! This specific recipe combines delicious Italian flavors with mozzarella cheese, spinach, roasted red peppers and basil. I chose to make my own sauce at home, but you can easily use a jar of white sauce or tomato sauce if you don’t want to spend the time making your own. If you are watching your diet, make this recipe with non-fat mozzarella and leave out the sauce or use tomato sauce.

Chicken Breasts w/ Mozzarella, Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper

This specific recipe combines delicious Italian flavors with mozzarella cheese, spinach, roasted red peppers and basil. Say goodbye to boring chicken breasts!

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Calories 460 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
• salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp basil minced
• 2 roasted red peppers sliced
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup white sauce or tomato if you would prefer

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 375F. Place the chicken breasts on a foil-wrapped baking sheet.
• Season chicken with salt, pepper and basil.
• Layer each breast with 1/2 cup spinach, 1/4 cup mozzarella and roasted red pepper slices.
• Cover with foil and bake at 375F until cooked through (about 30 minutes).
• Place breasts on individual plates and drizzle with 1/4 cup sauce each before serving. (Serve over pasta if desired.)

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 57gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 207mgSodium: 1265mgPotassium: 970mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1786IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 2mg

Keyword basil, buffalo chicken, caprese, mozzarella, roasted red pepper

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