Description
Stuffed chicken transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a flavorful masterpiece. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken filled with fresh spinach, tangy feta cheese, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes, all enhanced by a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, it’s an easy yet elegant dish that bursts with flavor and color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Flatten each chicken breast and create a pocket by slicing horizontally without cutting through.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Generously stuff each chicken pocket with the mixture and secure openings with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place in a greased baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Customize your filling by adding different cheeses or vegetables like mushrooms or artichokes for additional flavor. For enhanced taste, consider marinating the chicken overnight before cooking for maximum flavor infusion.