Juicy Rolled Chicken with Feta: A Flavorful Spinach Delight
A delicious recipe featuring juicy chicken rolled with feta cheese and fresh spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix feta cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Flatten the chicken breasts with a meat mallet and layer the cheese mixture on top of each breast.
- Roll the chicken tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the rolled chicken on all sides.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice before filling.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rolled chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg