Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken
These stuffed chicken breasts are a flavorful and healthy weeknight meal. Easy to make with simple ingredients, serve them with all of your favorite sides for a nutritious family dinner.
Servings 4
Calories 384kcal
Ingredients
- 4 8- ounce skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup baby spinach chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- 2 tablespoons kalamata olives
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
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.
- Season the chicken breast with oregano, paprika, salt and pepper and use your hands to rub the seasoning on both sides of the chicken.
- In a small bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, roasted red peppers, basil, olives, garlic and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stuff the mixture evenly inside the chicken breast. Use a couple toothpicks to close each pocket.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or cast iron skillet, add the stuffed chicken and sear until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven uncovered and bake until cooked through, about 15-18 minutes.
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Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 952mg | Potassium: 905mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1061IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg