Name: Tomato & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 tablespoon whole-milk plain Greek yogurt; 0.25 cup finely chopped grape tomatoes; 2 tablespoons finely chopped pitted Kalamata olives; 2 teaspoons finely chopped preserved lemon (see Tip); 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano; 1 clove garlic, grated; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Tomato & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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This recipe is a lighter spin on the typical cheese-stuffed chicken breast, featuring feta, tomato and Greek-inspired flavors. Look for similarly sized chicken breasts so they'll cook at the same rate. Roast some potatoes while the chicken is in the oven to serve as a side dish.

Carolyn Malcoun

Updated on September 8, 2020

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup finely chopped grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
2 teaspoons finely chopped preserved lemon (see Tip)
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
1 clove garlic, grated
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mash feta and yogurt together in a small bowl. Stir in tomatoes, olives, lemon, oregano and garlic.
Using a sharp knife, cut chicken breasts in half horizontally without cutting all the way through, to create a pocket. Stuff each pocket with equal amounts of the feta mixture; fold the chicken back over and secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Carefully flip the chicken and transfer the pan to the oven.
Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.

Tips

Tip: Preserved lemons are a common ingredient in Moroccan recipes. You can find the salty pickled citrus in well-stocked grocery stores (near the pickles and olives) or Middle Eastern markets.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

238	Calories
13g	Fat
3g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 4 oz. stuffed chicken
Calories 238
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 27g	55%
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 92mg	31%
Vitamin A 151IU	3%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Folate 13mcg	3%
Sodium 446mg	19%
Calcium 61mg	5%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 35mg	8%
Potassium 397mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.