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Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken

Chicken breasts are pocketed with garlicky spinach and tangy feta, then seared to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Saute the spinach and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until wilted, then stir in the feta and let cool.
  3. Cut a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast and stuff with the spinach mixture.
  4. Rub the chicken with the remaining oil, paprika, salt, and pepper, then sear in an oven-safe skillet 3 minutes per side.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake 15 to 18 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.

Notes

Secure the pockets with toothpicks so the filling stays put.