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Golden brown baked chicken breasts stuffed with green spinach and white feta cheese in a glass baking dish
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Spinach and Feta Baked Chicken

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 6-8 oz each)
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté chopped spinach and minced garlic until the spinach is fully wilted.
  • Remove spinach from heat and drain any excess moisture, then combine with crumbled feta cheese in a small mixing bowl.
  • Using a sharp knife, slice a pocket into the thickest part of each chicken breast, ensuring you do not cut all the way through to the other side.
  • Evenly distribute the spinach and feta mixture into the pockets of the four chicken breasts and secure the openings with wooden toothpicks if necessary.
  • Coat the exterior of the chicken breasts with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Place the stuffed chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish and drizzle with lemon juice.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks and serving.