Best 6 Spinach And Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken Recipes

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Welcome to a culinary journey where flavors dance and textures harmonize. We present to you a collection of delectable recipes that showcase the vibrant combination of spinach and red pepper, all wrapped in tender chicken breasts. From the classic Spinach and Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken to its variations, each dish promises a unique taste experience. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the perfect balance between health and indulgence.

**Spinach and Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken:** This classic recipe is a symphony of flavors. Chicken breasts are generously filled with a vibrant mixture of spinach, red peppers, herbs, and spices, then baked to perfection. The result is a juicy, tender chicken with a colorful and flavorful stuffing that will tantalize your taste buds.

**Creamy Spinach and Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken:** Indulge in a creamy delight with this variation of the classic recipe. A rich and velvety sauce made with spinach, red peppers, and cream envelops the succulent chicken breasts, creating a dish that is both comforting and elegant. Perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in.

**Spinach and Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken with Feta:** Experience a taste of the Mediterranean with this delightful recipe. Tangy feta cheese is added to the spinach and red pepper stuffing, infusing the chicken with a salty and savory flavor. The result is a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing, with a perfect balance of flavors.

**Spinach and Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes:** Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with this flavorful variation. Sun-dried tomatoes add a burst of sweetness and umami to the spinach and red pepper stuffing. The combination of tangy tomatoes and juicy chicken creates a dish that is both vibrant and satisfying.

**Spinach and Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken with Pesto:** Discover a symphony of flavors in this pesto-infused recipe. A vibrant green pesto sauce is swirled into the spinach and red pepper stuffing, adding a burst of freshness and herbal notes to the dish. The result is a dish that is both flavorful and visually stunning.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a treat. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY SPINACH AND RED PEPPER CHICKEN



Creamy Spinach and Red Pepper Chicken image

I had the darnedest time figuring out what to call this recipe.

Categories     main dish     poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tbsp. Butter
4 tbsp. Olive Oil
4 cloves Garlic, Sliced Thin Or Chopped
1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Diced
10 oz. weight Baby Spinach
1 c. Roasted Red Peppers, Sliced Into Strips
4 whole Roma Tomatoes, Diced
1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper, Plus More To Taste
1 1/4 c. Heavy Cream
3/4 c. Grated Parmesan Cheese
4 oz. weight Cream Cheese, Softened
8 leaves Fresh Basil, Chiffonade
Parmsan Shavings, For Serving
4 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

Steps:

  • Heat a large cast iron over medium-high heat. Add in 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add in the garlic, onion, and roasted peppers. Cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes, then add in the spinach and 3 of the diced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the spinach has wilted slightly. Stir in the cream and allow it to thicken/reduce slightly, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the Parmesan and cream cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning (be sure to adequately season.) Remove the pan from the heat and set aside. With a slotted spoon, remove about 1 cup of the mixture to a bowl and allow it to cool slightly. With a sharp knife, make a pocket in each chicken breast. Sprinkle the inside with a little salt and pepper. Stuff each pocket with 1/4 of the cooled mix. Seal the chicken breasts with 3 toothpicks to keep the mixture from falling out while cooking. Season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.Heat another cast iron (or ovenproof) skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the remaining butter and olive oil and place the breasts smooth side down in the skillet. cook for 4 minutes, then turn. Place the skillet in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the filling is hot. Reheat the creamy spinach/red pepper mixture. Using a slotted spoon, transfer some of the creamed spinach to a plate. Remove the toothpicks from the chicken and place it on top of the spinach. Spoon some of the chicken pan sauces over the chicken. Top with diced tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan shavings. Repeat with the rest.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER SAUCE



Spinach and Artichoke-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce image

Cream cheese has two jobs in this chicken dinner: it adds just the right amount of creaminess to the spinach and artichoke stuffing and enriches the roasted red pepper sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 small onion, chopped
Half of a 9-ounce box frozen artichokes, thawed, squeezed dry and roughly chopped
Half of a 5-ounce container baby spinach (about 3 cups)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 tablespoons Arla Original Cream Cheese Spread
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 small skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (2 to 2 1/2 pounds total)
12 ounces small red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
1/2 cup jarred roasted red bell peppers, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in an extra-large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the artichokes and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until completely wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and let cool completely. Wipe out the skillet and reserve.
  • When the spinach mixture is cool, add the mayonnaise, lemon zest and 7 tablespoons of the cream cheese spread and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Insert a thin paring knife into the thickest part of each chicken breast and cut down the side to make a 3-inch-long pocket. Stuff each pocket with one-quarter of the spinach mixture. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken breasts skin-side down and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add the potatoes to the skillet, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, tossing, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, return the chicken to the skillet skin-side up and transfer to the oven. Roast, stirring the potatoes halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the roasted peppers, lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons cream cheese in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the red pepper sauce onto 4 plates. Top each with a chicken breast and some potatoes.

PEPPERS STUFFED WITH SPINACH AND GROUND CHICKEN



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A simple, tasty meal of bell peppers stuffed with ground chicken. Easily changed up, too!

Provided by Ellen Trimboli

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ medium onion, diced
1 pound ground chicken
2 cups cooked rice
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Asiago cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Slice tops off peppers and wrap peppers in aluminum foil. Dice any pepper flesh surrounding stems; set aside. Discard stems.
  • Bake peppers in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven. Remove and discard foil when cool enough to handle.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook and stir until soft and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir until crumbly and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add diced peppers and saute until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooked rice, tomatoes, and spinach; cook and stir until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stuff peppers with chicken-rice mixture. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then Asiago cheese.
  • Return the peppers to the oven and cook until heated through and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 292.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

SPINACH-MUSHROOM STUFFED CHICKEN



Spinach-Mushroom Stuffed Chicken image

A colorful spinach stuffing peeks out from the golden skin in this recipe developed in our Test Kitchen.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper (2-in. pieces)
1/2 cup finely shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 bone-in chicken breast halves with skin
2 cups white wine or chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the spinach and red pepper; cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the Swiss cheese, bread crumbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper., Carefully loosen chicken skin on one side of each chicken breast half to form a pocket; stuff with spinach mixture. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear. , In a small saucepan, bring wine or broth to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced to 1 cup. Slowly whisk in cream and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 2 minutes. Spoon over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

RED BELL PEPPER-SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



Red Bell Pepper-Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

Chicken breasts marinated in herbs and stuffed with red peppers, spinach and mozzarella cheese.....what could be more devine? Cook time does include marinating time.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup honey mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut a pocket horizontally into each breast half. Place chicken in a large glass baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, combine mustard, mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, parsley, oregano, and basil; mix well.
  • Pour mustard mixture over chicken; cover and refrigerate for 30 min (up to 3 hrs.).
  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Line a large baking pan with foil and sray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, spinach, bell pepper and garlic; mix well.
  • Stuff 1/6 of mixture into each chicken breast pocket.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and rosemary.
  • Bake for 20 minute.
  • Sprinkle chicken with Parmesan cheese and bake and additional 5-10 min or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 117.3, Sodium 694.8, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 38.9

CREAMY SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER FETTUCCINE RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Spinach-Stuffed Chicken With Roasted Red Pepper Fettuccine Recipe by Tasty image

Looking for an affordable but impressive meal? Try this cheese and spinach-stuffed chicken wrapped in luxurious prosciutto and served over creamy roasted red pepper pasta.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs
8 slices prosciutto
1 red bell pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
8 oz dried fettuccine noodles
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ cups chicken broth
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
fresh italian parsley, for garnish, chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the spinach, mozzarella, and 1 clove minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Place a chicken thigh between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or heavy pan until about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Season on both sides with salt and pepper and repeat with remaining thighs.
  • On a clean sheet of plastic wrap, lay 2 slices of prosciutto vertically, overlapping slightly. Lay a chicken thigh on top. Spread a quarter of the spinach filling evenly over the chicken. Starting from the bottom, tightly roll up. Wrap the chicken roll tightly in plastic wrap to secure. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes, until firm.
  • Meanwhile, turn the broiler to high.
  • Cut the bell pepper in half and remove the seeds and membranes. Place cut-side down on a prepared baking sheet.
  • Broil until the pepper starts to char and turn black, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit for 5 minutes to soften. Use a paper towel to gently rub off the charred bits and skin, then roughly chop. Set aside.
  • Turn the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken rolls and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until the prosciutto is evenly browned, securing with toothpicks if needed. Transfer the chicken rolls to a baking sheet.
  • Bake the chicken rolls for 15-20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettucine and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup (240 ml) of pasta water, then drain and set aside until ready to serve.
  • Heat the skillet used to cook the chicken over medium-low heat. Add the roasted red pepper and remaining 2 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the lemon juice and stir to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken stock and bring to boil.
  • Transfer the red pepper mixture to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce back into the pan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced by about half, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the cold butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the cooked fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat, adding some of the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
  • Thinly slice the chicken rolls.
  • Divide the fettuccine between serving plates, top with the chicken, and garnish with parsley and pepper.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 858 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken breasts. Just shred or cube the chicken and add it to the spinach and red pepper filling.
  • If you don't have any red bell pepper, you can substitute another type of bell pepper, such as green or yellow.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the filling, such as chopped mushrooms, zucchini, or carrots.
  • If you're looking for a vegetarian version of this recipe, you can omit the chicken and add more vegetables to the filling.
  • Serve the stuffed chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Spinach and red pepper stuffed chicken is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of juicy chicken, flavorful vegetables, and creamy cheese, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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