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How to Make Greek Stuffed Chicken Breasts - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to delicious and flavorful dishes, Greek cuisine is always a hit. From the fresh and vibrant ingredients to the bold and savory flavors, Greek recipes never disappoint. And if you're looking for a new way to enjoy chicken, then you'll love this recipe for Greek Stuffed Chicken Breasts.

These juicy and tender chicken breasts are filled with a delicious mixture of spinach, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, then seasoned with a blend of Mediterranean spices for an extra...

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Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup chopped cooked spinach
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped Kalamata olives
  • salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • toothpicks
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Zest lemon. Remove lemon pith with a sharp knife and slice flesh horizontally. Reserve slices.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe, nonstick skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and garlic and heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add spinach to onion mixture. Cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Remove spinach-onion mixture to a bowl. Wipe skillet clean and set aside. Stir feta cheese and olives into spinach mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut a 2-inch slit along the edges of the thick side of each chicken breast. Cut lengthwise, being careful not to cut through the bottom or the opposite edge, creating a pocket. Season pocket with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff each chicken breast with 1/2 of the onion and spinach mixture and close slits with toothpicks. Dust chicken lightly with flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Place chicken in the hot oil with rib side facing up. Cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Turn chicken rib-side down and place lemon slices on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 35 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    595 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 1130mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 234mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 481mg

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