Description
This Easy Chicken Breast with Feta and Spinach recipe is a delicious and flavorful way to enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired dish. Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a creamy spinach and feta mixture, then baked to perfection. A perfect option for a satisfying and wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Spinach Mixture:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Sauté garlic and spinach, then mix with feta, cream cheese, and lemon juice. Stuff the chicken breasts with the spinach mixture.
- Bake Chicken: Rub chicken with olive oil, season, place in a baking dish, and bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley, remove toothpicks, and serve warm.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken in lemon juice and olive oil for extra flavor.
- Pair with rice, roasted potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
