Roasted Red Pepper Spinach Stuffed Chicken Delight

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
• 0.5 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
• 0.5 cup cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• to taste salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• optional fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, roasted red peppers, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are combined into a thick filling.
3. Take the chicken breasts and carefully slice a pocket into the side of each breast. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
4. Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the prepared filling, using about 1/4 of the mixture for each breast. Secure the openings with toothpicks if necessary.
5. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the stuffed chicken breasts, cooking for about 4-5 minutes per side, until browned.
6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
7. Remove the toothpicks before serving. Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes.
8. Slice the chicken and serve topped with fresh basil leaves if desired.