Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

These simple stuffed chicken breasts are perfect for company!


SERVINGS

8

PREP TIME

15 min

COOK TIME

45 min

Ingredients

  • 9
    ounces frozen spinach
  • 3
    tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2
    teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2
    tablespoons dry sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4
    cup water
  • 1/2
    cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2
    cup whole milk ricotta
  • 1/2
    teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 3
    tablespoons basil, divided, cut into fine ribbons
  • 2
    pounds organic boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 4 breasts)
  • 1/8
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/4
    teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Put frozen spinach in a pan with garlic and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes, letting the spinach defrost and pulling it apart with a spatula.

  2. 2

    Turn heat to medium and continue to cook 5 more minutes until quite dry (liquid has been cooked out of spinach). Transfer spinach to a mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Reconstitute sun-dried tomatoes by bringing them to a boil with ¼ cup water in a small sauce pan. Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and finely chop.

  4. 4

    To the spinach, add feta cheese, ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest and 2 tablespoons basil.

  5. 5

    Cut a pocket into the thickest part of the chicken breasts, being careful not to cut all the way through.

  6. 6

    Stuff breasts with filling and close pockets with toothpicks; season with salt and pepper.

  7. 7

    Heat a wide skillet (one that has a lid) over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

  8. 8

    Nestle breasts in pan (it’s okay if they are touching) and sauté for 2 minutes on each side.

  9. 9

    Turn chicken over again, add ⅓ cup of water, turn heat to low and cover the pan.

  10. 10

    Continue cooking for 4 minutes on one side and then 5 minutes on the other, making sure to cover the pan during cooking (approximately 13 minutes total cooking time).

  11. 11

    Let rest for 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, cut breasts in half and serve.