Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts rolled with spinach, feta, and herbs for a Mediterranean-inspired main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 6 oz each)
02 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Filling

03 - 5 oz baby spinach, chopped
04 - 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
05 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
08 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Coating and Baking

10 - 2 tbsp olive oil, for searing
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F to warm up while preparing the dish.
02 - Place each chicken breast between parchment or plastic wrap sheets and gently pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes until softened. Add chopped spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, roughly 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
04 - Combine the sautéed spinach mixture with crumbled feta, dill, and parsley in a bowl. Stir thoroughly to blend flavors.
05 - Lay each chicken breast flat and spread one-quarter of the filling evenly along one edge. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
06 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each stuffed chicken roll 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
07 - Sprinkle dried oregano over the seared rolls and squeeze lemon juice evenly on top.
08 - Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and chicken is cooked through.
09 - Remove the toothpicks or twine before serving. Slice the rolls if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The chicken comes out impossibly tender and juicy while staying completely protein-packed and low-carb.
  • That salty-herby filling tastes fancy enough for guests but takes barely twenty minutes to pull together.
  • It's the kind of dish that makes weeknight dinners feel like you've actually planned something special.
02 -
  • Pounding the chicken to an even thickness is non-negotiable—uneven pieces will have dry spots and undercooked spots no matter what you do.
  • Let the spinach filling cool slightly before rolling, or the heat will start cooking the outside of the chicken before the inside gets any gentleness.
  • Use an ovenproof skillet so you can go straight from stovetop to oven; if you have to transfer, you lose that beautiful sear and the rolls can shift in their wrapping.
03 -
  • If you can't find fresh dill, dried works in a pinch, but use only a teaspoon since it's concentrated—fresh dill is really worth a trip to the market though.
  • A meat thermometer takes all the guessing out of doneness and prevents that anxiety about whether it's cooked through.
  • Make the filling the night before and refrigerate it; when it's cold, it's easier to work with and the flavors meld beautifully.
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