Description
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy spinach and feta filling, seared until golden and baked to perfection. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is flavorful, satisfying, and perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 to 7 ounces each)
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 to 10 toothpicks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds, then add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then mix with feta and oregano.
- Cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without slicing through. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Spoon the spinach and feta mixture evenly into each pocket and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overstuff the chicken to prevent filling from leaking out.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfectly cooked, juicy chicken.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it tender.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: spinach and feta stuffed chicken, stuffed chicken breast, mediterranean chicken recipe, healthy chicken dinner, baked stuffed chicken