Feta Spinach Stuffed Chicken (Print View)

Chicken breast stuffed with spinach, feta, herbs, then baked for a juicy, flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Filling

05 - 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
06 - 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
10 - 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
11 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

12 - Fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Sauté spinach for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, squeeze out excess moisture, and chop finely.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, minced garlic, dill, lemon zest, and ground black pepper. Blend thoroughly until well incorporated.
04 - Pat chicken breasts dry. With a sharp knife, make a deep pocket in the side of each breast without cutting through completely.
05 - Season both sides of the chicken breasts with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Fill each chicken breast with the spinach-feta mixture. Secure the opening with toothpicks if needed.
07 - Heat remaining olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear stuffed chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
08 - Transfer skillet to oven or place chicken in prepared baking dish. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
09 - Allow cooked chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks, slice, and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses wholesome ingredients you probably already have
  • Ready in less than one hour
  • High in protein and low in carbs for a satisfying main dish
  • Kid-friendly and makes for fantastic leftovers
  • Mediterranean flavors everyone loves
02 -
  • Provides a high protein low carb dinner
  • Gluten free and fits many diets
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day
03 -
  • For the most even cook use a meat thermometer and pull chicken from the oven as soon as it hits seventy-four degrees Celsius
  • Sharp knives are key for making a perfect pocket without tearing through the meat
  • To boost flavor rub a little lemon zest directly onto the chicken before stuffing for extra brightness

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