5.0 from 36 votes
Spinach and Feta Chicken
This Spinach and Feta Chicken is not only super creamy and delicious but also easy to put together since there are only a handful of ingredients and a few steps in this recipe from start to finish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 334 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz frozen chopped spinach
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- Garnish optional
- grape tomatoes halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Thaw the spinach and wring as much of the water from it as possible.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese with the garlic powder, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper and mix until combined. Stir in the milk and then the feta cheese and spinach, mixing until combined.
- Place the chicken breasts flat in a single layer in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Spread the chicken with the spinach mixture and then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for approx 40-50 minutes on the middle rack of the oven until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp)
- Garnish with grape tomatoes and serve hot! Enjoy!
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Notes
- Dietary Considerations:
- This recipe is naturally gluten free, low carb, and friendly for low carb and keto diets.
- Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe. I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.
- You can cut the chicken in half, chunks, or use chicken tenderloins in lieu of full chicken breasts to make serving easier. Cooking time may be reduced.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.
Nutrition Information
Serving
6oz (4 oz chicken 2 oz topping)
Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
436mg
(18%)
Potassium
614mg
(18%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3865IU
(77%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
197mg
(20%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6oz (4 oz chicken 2 oz topping) | |
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 436mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 614mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3865IU | 77% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 197mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.