Chicken Peppers Mozzarella (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 medium chicken breasts, about 2 pounds.
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Pepper and salt, add as needed.
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1/4 cup plain flour.
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2 tablespoons of olive oil (use it in two steps).
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1 tablespoon of butter.
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1/2 cup of roasted red peppers from a jar, sliced thin.
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1 and a half cups of fresh baby spinach leaves.
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3 minced garlic cloves.
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4 slices of mozzarella, freshly sliced.
# Instructions:
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Slice each chicken breast across the side but stop before cutting through. Sprinkle on salt, pepper, then coat in flour.
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Melt butter with half of the oil in your skillet. Sear each side for 2 to 3 minutes until brown. Move it to a plate.
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Cook the spinach and slices of peppers in the leftover oil for 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic for another minute. Adjust flavors with salt if needed.
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Stuff the chicken with mozzarella and the spinach-pepper combo. Keep fillings secure using toothpicks. Bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes or until the inside reaches 165°F.
# Notes:
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Don't forget to take out the toothpicks before eating.
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Jarred roasted peppers save time.
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You'll need a skillet that can go in the oven.