Description
Delicious Mediterranean-inspired rolled chicken breasts stuffed with a savory mixture of feta cheese, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. This recipe combines juicy chicken with flavorful, healthy ingredients, seared to perfection and baked until tender. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Toothpicks for securing
Filling
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Optional
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish. Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally without cutting completely through, then open like a book to create a flat surface.
- Season Chicken: Season both sides of each butterflied chicken breast evenly with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to enhance flavor.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, combine chopped fresh spinach, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to create the stuffing mixture.
- Stuff and Roll: Spread the filling mixture evenly over each chicken breast. Carefully roll up the chicken breasts tightly and secure the edges with toothpicks to hold the shape during cooking.
- Sear Chicken Rolls: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place each chicken roll in the skillet and sear for 2–3 minutes on each side until they are lightly browned to lock in juices.
- Bake: Transfer the seared chicken rolls to the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired for a fresh, tangy finish, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can prepare the chicken rolls ahead of time and bake them when ready to serve, making it a convenient meal option.
- Serve the chicken roll-ups with rice, quinoa, or a fresh side salad to make a complete and balanced meal.
- For a creamier filling, add a spoonful of cream cheese to the spinach, feta, and sun-dried tomato mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll-up
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
