Description
Mediterranean-inspired chicken breast with feta and spinach delivers elegant simplicity on your dinner plate. Delicate chicken layers merge with tangy cheese and earthy greens, promising a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
Vegetables:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, creating a perfectly heated environment for baking the chicken.
- Carefully butterfly each chicken breast, creating a pocket for the flavorful filling by slicing horizontally without cutting completely through.
- Finely chop the red onion and garlic, then combine with crumbled feta and fresh spinach in a mixing bowl.
- Gently stuff the chicken breasts with the spinach-feta mixture, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Secure the stuffed chicken breasts with toothpicks to prevent the filling from spilling during cooking.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, then sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Finish by drizzling fresh lemon juice over the chicken just before serving, adding a bright, citrusy note to the dish.
Notes
- Butterfly technique requires a sharp knife and gentle hand motions to create an even pocket without cutting through the entire chicken breast.
- Perfectly distribute feta and spinach mixture by using a small spoon or hands, ensuring each bite contains balanced flavors.
- Toothpicks work best when inserted horizontally to securely close the chicken breast and prevent filling from leaking during cooking.
- Swap feta for goat cheese or dairy-free alternatives to accommodate lactose-intolerant or vegan dietary preferences, maintaining the creamy texture and tangy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 95mg