Description
Rolled Up Chicken with Feta, Spinach, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a savory filling of feta cheese, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Butterfly the chicken breasts and pound them to ¼-inch thickness for easy rolling.
- Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and paprika.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in the feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Divide the filling evenly among the chicken breasts.
- Roll up the chicken tightly and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the rolled chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil and spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- 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: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg