Description
Enjoy a burst of flavors with these Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Feta. Tender chicken breasts filled with a delightful mixture of spinach, cranberries, and feta cheese, seasoned to perfection and baked to juicy perfection. A savory and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Stuffed Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (optional for extra moisture)
For Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra feta crumbles
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: To 190°C (375°F).
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix spinach, cranberries, feta, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Stuff the chicken: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through. Fill each with the spinach mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Season the chicken: Season the outside of the chicken with paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Bake: Transfer to a baking dish, add chicken broth and lemon juice, bake for 18–22 minutes until fully cooked.
- Rest and garnish: Rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley, extra feta, and lemon wedges.
- Serve: Serve warm.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with other ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes or pine nuts.
- Make sure to remove the toothpicks before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
