Description
A flavorful and healthy chicken dish stuffed with spinach, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine (optional, for baking)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast horizontally, being careful not to cut through completely.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach-feta mixture, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to the baking dish. Pour chicken broth or wine around it if using.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.