Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts filled with spinach, feta, and herbs, baked to juicy perfection for any meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

→ Filling

06 - 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped (about 4 oz)
07 - 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - 2 oz cream cheese, softened (about 1/4 cup)
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

13 - Lemon wedges
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add fresh spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine cooked spinach, crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped dill, nutmeg, and black pepper. Mix until well blended and creamy.
04 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a horizontal pocket into the side of each chicken breast, taking care not to slice all the way through.
05 - Divide the spinach-feta mixture evenly among the chicken pockets. Secure openings with toothpicks if needed to prevent filling from escaping during cooking.
06 - Brush the outside of each stuffed chicken breast with olive oil. Season generously with salt, black pepper, and paprika on all sides.
07 - Arrange the stuffed chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and juices run clear.
08 - Remove from oven and carefully remove toothpicks. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The combination of salty feta and fresh spinach creates layers of flavor that make every bite exciting
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen but comes together in under an hour
02 -
  • Do not overstuff the pockets or the filling will spill out during baking
  • Use a meat thermometer to avoid cutting into the chicken and losing those precious juices
03 -
  • Let the chicken rest for the full 5 minutes or the filling will ooze out when you cut it
  • Use room temperature cream cheese so it mixes smoothly without lumps

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