Name: Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 5 ounces baby spinach; 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese (about 1/2 cup); 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1.5 teaspoons olive oil

Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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We combine feta, a salty, tangy cheese, with baby spinach for a bonus serving of greens built into a stuffed chicken breast. Try using mozzarella or provolone cheese for a more mild, kid-friendly dish. If you have leftover spinach, use it for a simple side salad. If you don't want to bother stuffing the chicken cutlets, turn these ingredients into a simple salad with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

By Ruth Cousineau

Published on April 10, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts on a plate for serving — Photo: Justin Walker

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
5 ounces baby spinach
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese (about 1/2 cup)
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil

Directions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan. Add onion; cook 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat; stir in dill, spinach and feta cheese. Cool 10 minutes. Cut a horizontal slit through the center of each chicken breast to form a pocket. Stuff each pocket evenly with spinach mixture. Close pockets with toothpicks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil to pan. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes. Turn chicken. Cover pan, reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

319	Calories
14g	Fat

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 stuffed chicken breast half
Calories 319
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Sodium 585mg	25%

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.