Description
This Mediterranean dish features tender chicken breasts filled with a tangy spinach and feta mixture, topped with a zesty lemon-herb pan sauce. Quick to prepare and bursting with rosemary, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes, it’s a weeknight winner that feels like a gourmet meal.
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (halal certified)
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fat-free Greek yogurt (to create the pan sauce)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Drizzle of olive oil for garnish
1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
2. Use a meat mallet to lightly flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness
3. In a bowl, mix chopped spinach, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper
4. Lay chicken breasts flat and divide the spinach mixture among them, shaping into centered rolls
5. Secure with toothpicks and sear in a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil until golden (2-3 minutes per side)
6. Transfer to a baking dish and roast 20–25 minutes until fully cooked
7. While cooking, blend Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon oregano for the sauce
8. Garnish cooked chicken with parsley and drizzle with olive oil and lemon wedges
Notes
For extra crust, dip seared chicken in a light egg-white wash before roasting
Leftover chicken and stuffing mix well in wraps with hummus
Substitute sun-dried tomatoes with regular tomatoes if not brined
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: chicken
- Method: Roasting, Pan Sealing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with ~1/4 cup sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg