Description
Rolled chicken with feta and spinach brings fresh Mediterranean flair to dinner. Juicy chicken and creamy filling feel elegant yet comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Cheese and Dairy:
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking dish with light grease or parchment paper.
- Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and pound to ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Mix 1 cup chopped spinach, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, ½ cup feta, and ¼ cup mozzarella in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper across both sides of your chicken.
- Spread the vegetable and cheese mixture down the center of each chicken breast.
- Roll the chicken tightly, securing each roll with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- Sear each chicken roll for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the rolls to the prepared baking dish and bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Check that your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Remove from oven and let the rolls rest for 3-4 minutes.
- Take out the toothpicks, slice diagonally, and garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Always start with room temperature chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and prevent dryness.
- Squeeze excess moisture from chopped spinach to keep the filling compact and prevent soggy rolls.
- Secure chicken rolls tightly with toothpicks or kitchen twine to maintain their shape during searing and baking.
- For a low-carb version, replace feta with goat cheese and add extra herbs for more flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg