Easy Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken
This spinach and feta stuffed chicken is juicy, flavorful, and looks elegant — yet comes together in just 30 minutes. A creamy filling of spinach, feta, and cream cheese makes this recipe dinner-party worthy but simple enough for weeknights.
Equipment
- Cutting board and knife
- Small mixing bowl
- Oven-safe skillet
- toothpicks or kitchen twine
- Instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6-8 oz each)
- 1/2 tsp salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Butterfly the chicken breasts and season with half the salt and all the pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, spinach, feta, garlic, and oregano until combined.
- Spoon filling onto one side of each chicken breast. Fold over and secure with toothpicks or twine.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet. Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to oven. Bake 15–20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest 5 minutes before slicing. Remove toothpicks and serve warm.
Notes
Be sure to squeeze spinach very dry before mixing. Don’t overstuff the chicken to prevent leaking. Use toothpicks or twine to secure tightly. This dish pairs beautifully with grains or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 45gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1400IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2.5mg
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