Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy filling of spinach and feta, perfect for an autumn dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it nice and hot.
- Mix together the chopped spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast with a sharp knife.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach and feta mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the stuffed chicken breasts, browning them for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with roasted vegetables or a light salad. A glass of crisp white wine pairs beautifully with this dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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