Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken: Kenji’s Speedy Favorite
Discover an easy and flavorful way to prepare chicken breasts. This recipe features a delicious filling of spinach and feta cheese, baked to perfection for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Carefully cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast.
- Stuff the spinach and feta mixture into the pockets of the chicken breasts.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling for a little heat.
- If you don’t have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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