Description
Feta Stuffed Mediterranean Chicken is a flavorful and healthy dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your table. This recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with a delightful mixture of sautéed spinach, creamy feta cheese, roasted red peppers, and kalamata olives, all complemented by aromatic herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also visually impressive. In just under 40 minutes, you can serve a meal that is sure to impress family and friends alike. Pair it with fresh salads or grains to create a complete and satisfying dining experience.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons kalamata olives
- Olive oil and seasonings (oregano, paprika, salt, pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and create pockets by cutting horizontally without slicing through.
- Season both sides with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, feta, roasted peppers, olives, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- Stuff chicken pockets generously and secure with toothpicks.
- Sear in a hot cast iron skillet until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes each).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (226g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 705mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 116mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating sun-dried tomatoes or artichokes into the filling. Let the chicken rest for five minutes after baking to retain its juices.