{"id":512,"date":"2026-04-20T00:01:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T00:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=512"},"modified":"2026-04-20T00:01:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T00:01:47","slug":"creamy-spinach-roasted-pepper-stuffed-chicken-high-protein-low-carb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/?p=512","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Spinach &amp; Roasted Pepper Stuffed Chicken (High-Protein &amp; Low-Carb)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"885\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6785-885x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6785-885x1024.jpeg 885w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6785-259x300.jpeg 259w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6785-768x889.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_6785.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>Creamy Spinach &amp; Roasted Pepper Stuffed Chicken<\/strong> is a flavorful and satisfying meal that is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Tender chicken breast is filled with a rich mixture of spinach, roasted red peppers, and melted cheese, then baked until golden and juicy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This elegant yet simple recipe is perfect for healthy dinners, meal prep, or anyone following a low-carb or high-protein lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prep Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cook Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">25 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">40 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Servings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4 servings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup spinach, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup roasted red peppers, diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup mozzarella cheese or cream cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Preheat the oven<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Prepare the chicken<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lay the chicken slices flat on a clean surface. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Add the filling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spread chopped spinach, roasted red peppers, and cheese evenly over each chicken slice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Roll the chicken<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roll each piece tightly and secure with toothpicks if needed to keep the filling inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Sear the rolls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken rolls on all sides until lightly golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Bake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transfer the chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake for 20\u201325 minutes until fully cooked and tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Garnish and serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nutrition (per serving)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calories: 350 kcal<br>Protein: 42 g<br>Carbohydrates: 5 g<br>Fat: 15 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High Protein<br>Low Carb<br>Gluten Free<br>Healthy Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Serving Ideas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve with roasted vegetables or salad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pair with cauliflower rice for a low-carb meal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great for meal prep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for healthy and light dinners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Creamy Spinach &amp; Roasted Pepper Stuffed Chicken is a flavorful and satisfying meal that is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Tender chicken breast is filled with a rich mixture of spinach, roasted red peppers, and melted cheese, then baked until golden and juicy. This elegant yet simple recipe is perfect for healthy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-512","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-family-dinner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=512"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":514,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512\/revisions\/514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=512"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=512"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mamaminimeals.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}