Pepper Spinach Mozzarella Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 chicken breasts, medium size (around 2 pounds).
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Season with salt and pepper as needed.
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1/4 cup plain flour.
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2 tablespoons of olive oil, split.
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1 tablespoon of butter.
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1/2 cup roasted red peppers from a jar, sliced thin.
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1 and 1/2 cups of fresh spinach leaves.
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3 garlic cloves, chopped finely.
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4 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.
# Instructions:
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Slice into each chicken breast two-thirds deep. Generously season them with salt and pepper, then coat them in flour.
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In an oven-safe skillet, warm up 1 tablespoon of oil and butter. Brown each side of the chicken for 2-3 minutes until golden, then take them out.
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Cook the peppers and spinach in the leftover oil for around 3-5 minutes. Toss in the garlic and let it cook for another minute or so. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Stuff chicken with mozzarella cheese and the pepper mixture, and secure with some toothpicks. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, making sure the insides hit 165°F.
# Notes:
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Take out the toothpicks before picking up a fork.
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Using jarred peppers makes this quicker.
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You'll need a pan that can go in the oven.