Description
Rolling chicken breasts around a tangy blend of feta, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes creates a simple yet impressive dinner that makes your weeknight meal feel special. Tender chicken stuffed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors delivers a delicious protein option your family will devour.
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
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Generously season your chicken breasts with this spice blend, using salt and pepper to taste.
- Grab a medium mixing bowl and combine 1 cup chopped fresh spinach, ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, ½ cup crumbled feta, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Stir until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully butterfly each chicken breast using a sharp knife. Place plastic wrap over the meat and gently pound to create an even ¼-inch thickness.
- Divide the prepared filling equally among the chicken breasts. Spread it across the center of each piece, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll each chicken breast tightly around the filling, ensuring the seam is facing down. Secure each roll with 2-3 toothpicks to maintain shape.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the rolled chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms.
- Transfer the chicken rolls to the prepared baking dish, keeping the seam-side down. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Extract the toothpicks before slicing and serving the rolls hot.
Notes
- Use thin, evenly pounded chicken breasts to ensure uniform cooking and easy rolling without tearing the meat.
- Check the internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer to guarantee safe and perfectly cooked chicken.
- For a low-carb version, replace feta with a dairy-free alternative like nutritional yeast or dairy-free cheese crumbles.
- If avoiding Mediterranean flavors, swap sun-dried tomatoes and feta for alternative fillings like cream cheese and chives or southwestern-style pepper jack and jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 27-32 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 242 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg