Description
Enjoy your delicious Stuffed Chicken with Spinach Filling!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Carefully butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally, but not all the way through. Open them like a book and place between plastic wrap. Pound gently with a meat mallet to an even thickness.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine chopped spinach, ricotta, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and minced garlic. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the Chicken: Spread the filling evenly on one side of each chicken breast. Fold the other half over the filling and secure edges with toothpicks.
- Season the Chicken: Brush stuffed breasts with olive oil, and sprinkle with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium heat and add a little olive oil. Sear the chicken on each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks, slice, and garnish with fresh thyme.
Notes
- Feel free to add other herbs like basil or rosemary for different flavor profiles.
- For a healthier version, try grilling instead of frying.
- Ensure your skillet is ovenproof to avoid transferring chicken to a different dish.
- Opt for freshly grated Parmesan if you prefer a sharper cheese taste in the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg