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spinach and feta greek stuffed chicken 550

Greek Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken

Aleta
You won’t miss the carbs in this Greek seasoned chicken stuffed with spinach, feta, garlic and onion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Canadian, Greek
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless & skinless
  • 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach thawed and completely drained of water
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp red onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp dried basil
  • 3/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried minced onion
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder

Instructions
 

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cut the chicken breasts open in a vertical line so that the chicken breast is just about cut in half;  be sure not to cut all the way through. 
  • In a small bowl mix the spinach, feta, lemon juice, red onion and garlic. Divide the mixture in half and stuff each half into each chicken breast, then place the stuffed breasts into a baking dish.
  • Whisk the egg in a small bowl and brush a thick layer onto the top of the chicken. Mix the remaining ingredients together and divide between the two breasts, pat the spices to help them stick.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature is 180°. Serve hot.

Notes

Per Breast:
Calories: 213   Carbs: 3   Fat: 7   Protein: 35
Keyword greek chicken, stuffed chicken
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