Description
This Low Carb Chicken Breast with Feta and Spinach recipe is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts filled with a savory spinach and feta mixture. Baked to perfection, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is a flavorful and healthy option for any meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Spinach-Feta Filling:
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Additional:
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare Chicken: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast. Sauté garlic in olive oil, then add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in feta and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill Chicken: Spoon spinach-feta mixture into chicken pockets. Secure with toothpicks or twine. Season outside with salt and pepper.
- Bake: Place chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with a squeeze of lemon juice or fresh herbs.
- Filling can be prepared ahead and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
