Description
Indulge in a delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish with these Rolled Up Chicken with Feta, Spinach, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. These flavorful chicken breasts are stuffed with a mixture of fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and savory sun-dried tomatoes, creating a mouthwatering combination that is sure to impress your dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Stuffing:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped (packed in oil and drained)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasoning:
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
Additional:
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound Chicken: Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even ½-inch thickness.
- Prepare Stuffing: In a medium bowl, combine spinach, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil.
- Season Chicken: Season chicken with oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stuff Chicken: Spoon an equal amount of the spinach mixture onto the center of each chicken breast. Roll up tightly, securing with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Bake: Place seam-side down in a lightly greased baking dish. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks and slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the stuffed chicken in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side before baking.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice pilaf, or a fresh salad.
- Leftovers can be sliced and served cold in wraps or on salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
