Juicy Feta and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Recipe
This Juicy Feta and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Recipe combines tender chicken with flavorful spinach and feta stuffing.
Equipment
- oven
- skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- toothpicks
- saucepan
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, leaving one side attached.
- In a bowl, mix spinach, feta, and dried cranberries. Stuff each chicken breast with the mixture and secure with toothpicks.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- While chicken bakes, combine cranberry sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, and chicken broth in a small saucepan. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Remove chicken from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then drizzle with cranberry glaze before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
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