Roasted Pepper Spinach Chicken (Print Format)

Seasoned chicken breasts stuffed with spinach, roasted red peppers, and cheese mixture, finished with a rich cheese sauce.

# Ingredients:

→ Seasoned Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6-8 ounces each)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ¼ teaspoon salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Delicious Stuffing

08 - 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
09 - 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
11 - ½ cup ricotta cheese
12 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten

→ Creamy Cheese Sauce

14 - ½ cup heavy cream
15 - 2 tablespoons butter
16 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
17 - 1 cup chicken broth
18 - ¼ cup milk

# Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and gently pound to ½-inch thickness. Mix olive oil with all the seasonings and brush this amazing mixture all over both sides of the chicken.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed-dry spinach, chopped roasted red peppers, ½ cup of the mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, and beaten egg. Mix it all together until it's beautifully combined - this is going to be so flavorful!
03 - Spread about ¼ of the spinach mixture evenly over each flattened chicken breast. Roll them up tightly and secure with toothpicks. These little bundles are going to look and taste incredible!
04 - Heat butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear those beautiful chicken rolls on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. This creates that gorgeous color and locks in the juices!
05 - In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth, then bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in heavy cream and remaining mozzarella until melted and luxurious!
06 - Pour that gorgeous cheese sauce over the seared chicken rolls in the skillet. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
07 - Let it rest for 5 minutes, then remove the toothpicks and slice if desired. Spoon extra sauce over each serving and get ready for some seriously impressed dinner guests!

# Tips:

01 - This dish is like restaurant-quality elegance at home! The combination of seasoned chicken, creamy spinach-pepper filling, and rich cheese sauce is absolutely divine.
02 - Make sure to really squeeze out all the water from the thawed spinach - this prevents the filling from becoming watery and keeps everything perfectly textured.
03 - The searing step is crucial for both flavor and presentation - it gives you that beautiful golden color and helps seal in all the delicious juices.

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