Description
This Easy Chicken Breast with Feta and Spinach recipe features tender boneless chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful mixture of wilted spinach, garlic, feta, and cream cheese, baked to perfection. It’s a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s delicious, healthy, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Spinach Filling
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the chicken.
- Prepare chicken breasts: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket into the side of each boneless, skinless chicken breast without cutting all the way through to create space for the filling.
- Cook spinach mixture: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped spinach, cooking for 2–3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Make filling: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, and lemon juice until the mixture is well combined.
- Stuff chicken breasts: Spoon the spinach and cheese mixture into each chicken breast pocket. Secure the openings with toothpicks if necessary to keep the filling inside while baking.
- Season chicken: Rub the outside of the stuffed chicken breasts with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and paprika evenly on all sides.
- Bake: Place the seasoned, stuffed chicken breasts in a greased baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Finish and serve: Remove toothpicks carefully. Garnish the baked chicken with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm with your choice of side dishes such as rice, roasted potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in lemon juice and olive oil for 30 minutes before stuffing.
- This dish pairs perfectly with rice, roasted potatoes, or a fresh salad.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- To make cleanup easier, line the baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
