Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of Greece with this vibrant and flavorful dish. Tender chicken breasts are transformed into savory parcels, brimming with a medley of fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and creamy feta, all harmonized by a zesty lemon-herb sauce. Each bite is an explosion of Mediterranean delight!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
Carbohydrate
13 g
Cholesterol
78 mg
Fiber
5 g
Protein
31 g
Saturated Fat
6 g
Sodium
532 mg
Sugar
5 g
Fat
21 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts on a flat work surface. Butterfly each breast by slicing horizontally through the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open the two sides and spread them out like a book. Place each breast between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap. Using the smooth side of a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken to an even 1/4-inch thickness. (5 minutes)
02
Step
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
03
Step
Stuff the Chicken: Season the insides of the flattened chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Layer spinach, tomato, red onion, and feta cheese evenly over each breast. Gently roll the chicken over the stuffing to create a neat bundle and secure the ends with butcher's twine. (10 minutes)
04
Step
Prepare the Lemon-Herb Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. (5 minutes)
05
Step
Sear and Bake: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed chicken breasts and sear until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. Brush half of the lemon-herb sauce over the seared chicken. (15 minutes)
06
Step
Bake to Perfection: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and pour the remaining sauce over the chicken. Return to the oven and continue baking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), approximately 10 to 15 minutes more. (45 minutes)
07
Step
Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into pinwheels. Drizzle the pan juices over the sliced chicken and serve immediately.
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese to the stuffing.
If you don't have butcher's twine, you can secure the chicken with toothpicks.
Serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a fresh Greek salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Zion Padberg
Jun 23, 2025This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.
King Ferry
Jun 22, 2025This recipe was a total hit at our dinner party! Everyone raved about the flavors.
Brandon Legros
May 28, 2025My family loved this dish! It's a new weeknight favorite.
Ava Jacobs
May 28, 2025I've made this recipe several times, and it always comes out perfectly.
Percival Leuschke
May 23, 2025I substituted goat cheese for the feta, and it was still amazing!
Rahul Kiehn
May 17, 2025The lemon herb sauce is absolutely divine! I could drink it straight from the bowl.
Opal Hettingerkris
May 15, 2025I added a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little extra kick.