Feta and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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These feta and spinach stuffed chicken breasts are bright, lemony, cheesy, and moist. A quick spice rub on the chicken makes a savory backdrop for the briny feta and spinach filling.

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Ingredients

  • 4 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts

  • 2 teaspoons paprika

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 

  • 2 ounces feta cheese in brine, crumbled

  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Pat chicken dry using paper towels. Cut a horizontal slit in the thickest part of each chicken breast to create a pocket, making sure not to cut all the way through.

    Hands slicing through a chicken breast on a white cutting board

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  3. Stir together paprika, salt, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl until combined. Rub chicken with paprika mixture until evenly coated. 

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  4. Stir together spinach, feta, lemon juice, scallions, garlic, and dill in a medium bowl until blended. Stuff each pocket with 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture. Close pockets with wooden picks. 

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  5. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium. Add chicken, and cook until spices toast and darken, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

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  6. Transfer skillet to preheated oven, and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Remove and discard wooden picks.

    Hand inserting thermometer into Feta and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts in a cast iron skillet

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1971 Calories
73g Fat
20g Carbs
296g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Calories 1971
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 73g 93%
Saturated Fat 22g 108%
Cholesterol 822mg 274%
Sodium 2560mg 111%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 296g 592%
Vitamin C 31mg 35%
Calcium 688mg 53%
Iron 17mg 96%
Potassium 3301mg 70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.