Delicious Roasted Red Pepper Stuffed Chicken

🔥 Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

👉Ingredients:

◾️ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6-8 oz each)

◾️ 1 tablespoon olive oil

◾️ 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

◾️ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

◾️ 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

◾️ 1/4 teaspoon salt

◾️ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

◾️ 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

◾️ 1 (12 oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

◾️ 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

◾️ 1/2 cup ricotta cheese

◾️ 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

◾️ 1 large egg, lightly beaten

◾️ 1/2 cup heavy cream

◾️ 2 tablespoons butter

◾️ 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

◾️ 1 cup chicken broth

◾️ 1/4 cup milk

👉Directions:

▶️ Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

▶️ Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness between plastic wraps.

↪️ In a small bowl, mix olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush over both sides of chicken.

↪️ In another bowl, combine spinach, roasted peppers, 1/2 cup mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, and beaten egg. Mix well.

✅️ Spread 1/4 of the filling over each chicken breast. Roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks.

🔥 Heat butter in an oven-safe skillet and sear chicken rolls 2-3 minutes each side until golden. Remove from heat.

▶️ Make cheese sauce: melt butter, whisk in flour for 1 minute. Gradually add chicken broth and milk, simmer until thickened. Stir in cream and remaining mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.

✅️ Pour sauce over chicken in skillet. Bake 20-25 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temp).

◾️ Let rest 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, serve with extra sauce if desired.