Chicken with Mozzarella Spinach (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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About 2 pounds of medium-sized chicken breasts (4 pieces).
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Pepper and salt, adjust to your taste.
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1/4 cup plain flour.
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2 tablespoons of olive oil, split.
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A tablespoon of butter.
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Half a cup of pre-roasted red peppers, cut into thin strips.
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1 and 1/2 cups of fresh spinach leaves.
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Three garlic cloves, chopped finely.
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Four slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.
# Instructions:
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Slice a horizontal cut in each chicken breast about two-thirds deep. Sprinkle salt and pepper, then coat them in the flour.
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Melt the butter with 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet safe for the oven. Brown the chicken for 2-3 minutes on both sides until golden. Place on a plate when done.
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In the skillet, sauté the red pepper strips and spinach for 3-5 minutes in the remaining oil. Stir in the garlic and cook a minute longer. Season if needed.
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Add the mozzarella slices and pepper mixture inside the chicken. Use toothpicks to hold everything together. Bake in the oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, checking for 165°F inside.
# Notes:
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Take out toothpicks before plating.
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Pre-roasted peppers save time!
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An oven-safe skillet is a must for this dish.