This dish is my husband’s soft spot; he always asks for seconds!

Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, and Mozzarella

Servings: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (about 4-5 pounds)

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup roasted red peppers, chopped

2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 lemon, halved 

Directions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season the inside and outside with salt and pepper.

In a bowl, combine the roasted red peppers, spinach, mozzarella, garlic, oregano, and basil.

Stuff the mixture into the cavity of the chicken.

Rub the outside of the chicken with olive oil and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over it.

Place the chicken in a roasting pan and tuck the wings under the body.