Description
A delightful dish combining feta cheese and fresh spinach with tender chicken breasts, perfect for a cozy dinner or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the wilted spinach with crumbled feta cheese, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dried oregano in a mixing bowl. Stir until well mixed.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach and feta mixture, ensuring a generous amount in each cavity.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and registers an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot, accompanied by your favorite sides such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Notes
Use fresh spinach for the best flavor, or frozen if necessary; just ensure it’s well-drained. Experiment with herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg