Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast with Roasted Lemon Butter

Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast with Roasted Lemon Butter

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a savory blend of wilted spinach and creamy feta cheese, finished with a bright roasted lemon butter sauce. This elegant low-carb dinner is perfect for spring entertaining or a satisfying weeknight meal.

AI SCORE
92
/100

Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast with Roasted Lemon Butter

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a savory blend of wilted spinach and creamy feta cheese, finished with a bright roasted lemon butter sauce. This elegant low-carb dinner is perfect for spring entertaining or a satisfying weeknight meal.

AI SCORE
92
/100
MediterraneanDinnerLow-carbGluten-freeKeto
⏱️
50 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
385 kcal
Calories
📊
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 180g each)
  • 200g fresh spinach
  • 100g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 60g unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the lemon halves cut-side up on a small baking tray, drizzle with a little olive oil, and roast for 15 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.

2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly.

3

Once cooled, squeeze out excess moisture from the spinach and mix with crumbled feta, oregano, and red pepper flakes.

4

Cut a deep horizontal pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through. Season the chicken inside and out with salt and pepper.

5

Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach and feta mixture, then secure with toothpicks if needed.

6

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.

7

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F) when measured with a meat thermometer.

8

While chicken rests, squeeze the juice from the roasted lemon halves into a small saucepan. Add softened butter and whisk over low heat until melted and combined.

9

Remove toothpicks from chicken, drizzle with roasted lemon butter, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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