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Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken
Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken is an upgrade from your everyday weeknight chicken recipes - juicy chicken breast perfectly seasoned and baked!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 354 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the filling
- 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed squeezed dry
- ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons scallions chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
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.
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Season the chicken breast with the seasoning and use your hands to rub the seasoning on both sides of the chicken.
- In a small bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, ricotta cheese, scallions, garlic and dill. Stuff the mixture evenly inside the chicken breast, then use a couple toothpicks to close each pocket.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then add the stuffed chicken and sear until lightly golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven uncovered and bake until cooked through, about 15-18 minutes. Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes if needed to brown the skin.
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Notes
- Storage: Leftovers will keep well for up to 4 days in the ridge and can be reheated in the oven at 350ºF.
- Tip: Pound the chicken breasts so that they are an even thickness.
- Tip: Use and instant read thermometer to check that your chicken is fully cooked through. It should register at 165ºF.
Nutrition Information
Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
739mg
(31%)
Potassium
840mg
(24%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
4893IU
(98%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
198mg
(20%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 739mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 840mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 4893IU | 98% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.