Description
A nutritious and flavorful chicken dish filled with creamy spinach and feta cheese, perfect for a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 170–200g each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 2 cups baby spinach (about 60g)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (about 75g)
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened (about 60g)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for pan-searing)
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine for sealing
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add in the baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer the spinach mixture to a bowl.
- Stir in the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Slice each chicken breast to create a deep pocket without cutting all the way through.
- Fill each chicken pocket with the spinach-feta mixture.
- Use toothpicks or kitchen twine to seal the chicken securely.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use fresh spinach for better flavor and texture. Sear the chicken well to lock in juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: spinach, feta, stuffed chicken, healthy dinner, Mediterranean