Description
Spinach and feta stuffed chicken combines the earthy richness of spinach with the creamy tang of feta, creating a Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for both weeknight meals and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skin-on chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, cooked and drained
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh mint, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for binding)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp melted butter or olive oil (for brushing chicken)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry. Use a sharp knife to carefully loosen the skin of the chicken breasts, creating space for the stuffing.
- Make the Stuffing: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach, crumbled feta, minced garlic, chopped herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir until well-mixed.
- Stuff the Chicken: Gently slide the stuffing under the loosened skin of the chicken breasts. Be cautious not to overstuff.
- Secure Chicken: Tie the chicken with kitchen twine to keep its shape and prevent stuffing from spilling out. Brush with melted butter or olive oil.
- Cook: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Slice and serve with your choice of side dishes.
Notes
- For a lighter option, you can use reduced-fat feta or goat cheese instead of regular feta.
- To make it more flavorful, marinate the chicken in a lemon-garlic mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg