Description
Rolled Chicken with Feta Spinach and Sun Dried Tomatoes delivers a Mediterranean-style flavor explosion that will make your dinner table sing. Tender chicken breasts stuffed with salty feta, fresh spinach, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes create a simple yet impressive meal perfect for weeknight cooking or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Produce and Extras:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Combine crumbled feta, chopped spinach, minced sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl. Stir ingredients until thoroughly integrated.
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap. Pound each breast to ¼-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika across both sides of your chicken.
- Spread ¼ cup of prepared filling evenly over each chicken breast. Roll the chicken tightly, securing with toothpicks to prevent unraveling.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Carefully place rolled chicken seam-side down, searing for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Rotate chicken rolls to brown all sides, cooking approximately 2 minutes per surface. Transfer skillet directly into a preheated 375°F oven.
- Bake chicken rolls for 18-22 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove toothpicks before serving your perfectly rolled chicken.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts gently to prevent tearing and ensure even cooking.
- Use toothpicks or kitchen twine to secure the rolled chicken and keep the filling inside during cooking.
- Select fresh, high-quality feta for the most vibrant flavor in your filling.
- For a low-carb option, replace feta with goat cheese and add extra herbs like basil or thyme for depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 356 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg