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Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken

Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken: Easy Recipe for a Flavorful Meal

This Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken is an easy recipe for a flavorful meal that combines tender chicken breast with a delicious spinach and feta filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 chicken breasts
Calories 354 kcal

Equipment

  • Aluminum Sheet Pans
  • Mixing Bowl Set
  • Ceramic Nonstick Cookware Set

Ingredients
  

Seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Filling

  • 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed squeezed dry
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons scallions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill

Chicken

  • 4 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Make a horizontal slit in the thickest part of the chicken breast to create a pocket, making sure not to cut all the way through.
  • In a small bowl, combine the paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Season the chicken breast with the seasoning and use your hands to rub the seasoning on both sides of the chicken.
  • In a small bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, scallions, garlic and dill. Stuff the mixture evenly inside the chicken breast, then use a couple toothpicks to close each pocket.
  • Heat a large oven-safe skillet or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then add the stuffed chicken and sear until lightly golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven uncovered and bake until cooked through, about 15-18 minutes. Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes if needed to brown the skin.

Notes

Leftovers will keep well for up to 4 days in the fridge and can be reheated in the oven at 350ºF. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and use an instant read thermometer to check that they are fully cooked through at 165ºF.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 42gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 739mgPotassium: 840mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4893IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 198mgIron: 2mg
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