Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of rolled chicken with feta and spinach. This dish features tender chicken breasts filled with creamy feta and vibrant spinach, creating a mouthwatering experience that’s both easy to prepare and impressive enough for dinner guests. Perfect for cozy family meals or special occasions, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp of olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine the sautéed spinach with crumbled feta cheese and smoked paprika; mix well.
- Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about 1/2-inch.
- Spoon the spinach-feta mixture onto each flattened chicken breast. Roll tightly from one end to the other and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Arrange the rolled chicken in a baking dish, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rolled chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg