Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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This Mediterranean stuffed chicken breasts recipe is a delicious and healthy option for dinner. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a flavorful mixture of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese, and herbs, creating a burst of Mediterranean flavors in every bite. The chicken is then baked to perfection, resulting in juicy and succulent meat. This recipe is perfect for those looking for a simple yet impressive dish that is sure to please.

Keywords: Mediterranean, stuffed chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, healthy.

Mediterranean stuffed chicken breasts recipe details

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Boneless chicken breasts stuffed with feta cheese and spinach for a great Mediterranean taste!
Ready in: 40 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 3 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 lemon, zested
• 1 tsp. pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• Parsley (chopped, optional)
• Additional crumbled feta

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 25 mins

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In saucepan, cook spinach and garlic in olive oil until spinach is tender, set aside.
3. Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with mallet to 1/4 in. Remove plastic wrap.
4. Spoon a quarter of the cooked spinach down the center of each breast and top with 1 tablespoon of feta. Fold long sides in, and roll up from the short end. Secure with wooden toothpicks.
5. Coat chicken with olive oil, zest the lemon, and sprinkle a dash of pepper and the oregano.
6. Transfer chicken to a shallow baking dish. Bake chicken 20 minutes, or until no longer pink. Top with parsley and crumbled feta, if desired.