Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
384 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by preparing a pocket in boneless, skinless chicken breasts and seasoning them with herbs and spices including oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. A filling is made by combining chopped baby spinach, crumbled feta cheese, roasted red bell pepper, fresh basil, kalamata olives, minced garlic, and olive oil, lending flavors typical of the Mediterranean region. The filling is evenly distributed inside each chicken pocket and secured with toothpicks.
The chicken breasts are then seared in olive oil in an oven-safe skillet until golden on both sides, which creates a flavorful crust and locks in juices. The skillet is transferred to a hot oven to finish cooking the chicken through, ensuring tenderness while the stuffing melds with the meat.
This dish pairs well with a simple side like rice, roasted vegetables, or salad to round out the meal. Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container and consumed within three days.
Ingredients
- 4 8- ounce chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup baby spinach chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup red bell pepper chopped, roasted
- 1 tablespoon basil chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons kalamata olives
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Make a horizontal slit in the thickest part of the chicken breast to create a pocket, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Season the chicken breast with oregano, paprika, salt and pepper and use your hands to rub the seasoning on both sides of the chicken.
- In a small bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, roasted red peppers, basil, olives, garlic and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stuff the mixture evenly inside the chicken breast. Use a couple toothpicks to close each pocket.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or cast iron skillet, add the stuffed chicken and sear until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven uncovered and bake until cooked through, about 15-18 minutes.
Notes
- Store leftover stuffed chicken in an airtight container for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 952mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 905mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1061IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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