Description
A delightful dish that combines savory flavors and a satisfying texture, featuring juicy chicken breasts filled with a creamy mixture of spinach and feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 150 g fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 100 g sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs (dried basil, oregano, thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, and Italian herbs. Mix well.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and cut a pocket into each breast.
- Fill each chicken breast pocket with the feta and spinach mixture and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the stuffed chicken in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with black pepper and Italian herbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, place the chicken in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
- You can freeze the stuffed chicken before cooking for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Spinach, Feta, Stuffed Chicken, Healthy Dinner