Description
Rolled Chicken with Feta, Spinach, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a delicious and healthy dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a flavorful filling of feta cheese, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
- In a bowl, mix the chopped spinach, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until well combined.
- Lay the chicken breasts flat on a clean surface. Divide the spinach and feta mixture evenly among the chicken breasts, spreading it out to cover the surface.
- Starting from one end, carefully roll each chicken breast tightly around the filling. Secure the ends with toothpicks or tie with kitchen twine to hold the filling inside.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the rolled chicken and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the chicken, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for 30 minutes before filling.
- You can substitute the feta cheese with goat cheese or mozzarella for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rolled chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg