Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken, a dish that effortlessly combines convenience with gourmet flair. This recipe features tender chicken breasts generously filled with a creamy mixture of spinach, feta, and ricotta, delivering bursts of flavor in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at a dinner party, this easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into an impressive meal. Pair it with fresh salads or wholesome grains for a balanced and satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
- 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons scallions (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Pat chicken dry and create pockets by cutting horizontally through the thickest part.
- Season both sides of the chicken with paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a bowl, mix thawed spinach, feta, ricotta, scallions, minced garlic, and dill until well combined.
- Stuff each chicken breast pocket with the filling and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear stuffed chicken on both sides until golden (3-4 minutes).
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg