Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts: Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious recipe for Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
 
	
    	
		Course main dish
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
 
     
    
        
		Servings 2 breasts
Calories 506 kcal
 
     
 
skillet
baking dish
Knife
toothpicks
 
- 2 breasts boneless skinless chicken halves
 - to taste freshly ground black pepper
 - 2 cloves garlic minced
 - ¼ teaspoon dried basil
 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 - 1 large handful fresh spinach
 - 3 sun-dried tomatoes chopped
 - 6 oz. feta cheese crumbled finely
 - 2 teaspoons olive oil
 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil for frying (optional)
 
 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking dish with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
With a sharp knife, cut a slit in the side of each breast to form a pocket. Rub chicken breast halves with pepper, garlic, dried basil and lemon juice.
Heat a skillet with the olive oil over medium heat, add the spinach and saute until wilted. Remove from heat.
In a bowl, mix together the wilted spinach, feta cheese, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Stuff the mixture into chicken breasts and secure with toothpicks.
In skillet, over medium-high heat, melt the coconut oil and brown chicken on all sides. Remove.
Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and cook for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove toothpicks and serve.
 
Serving: 1breastCalories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 7.2gProtein: 43.8gFat: 33.2gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 856mgSugar: 4.9g
 
Keyword spinach feta filling, Stuffed Chicken