These feta and spinach stuffed chicken breasts are bright, lemony, cheesy, and moist. A quick spice rub on the chicken makes a savory backdrop for the briny feta and spinach filling.
Ingredients
- 4 skinless , 8 ounce
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 package spinach , 10 ounce
- 2 ounces feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons green onions
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons dried dill
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Pat chicken dry using paper towels. Cut a horizontal slit in the thickest part of each chicken breast to create a pocket, making sure not to cut all the way through.
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3
Stir together paprika, salt, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl until combined. Rub chicken with paprika mixture until evenly coated.
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4
Stir together spinach, feta, lemon juice, scallions, garlic, and dill in a medium bowl until blended. Stuff each pocket with 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture. Close pockets with wooden picks.
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5
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium. Add chicken, and cook until spices toast and darken, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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6
Transfer skillet to preheated oven, and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest portion of chicken registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Remove and discard wooden picks.
Nutrition Facts
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