Golden-Brown Roasted Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Mediterranean Flavors

 

 

 

Golden-Brown Roasted Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Mediterranean Flavors

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Stuffed Chicken

4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt & black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

Mediterranean Filling

1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped

½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp dried oregano

½ tsp dried basil or thyme

Zest of ½ lemon

Seasoning

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp dried oregano

Instructions

Prepare the filling

In a bowl, mix spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, garlic, oregano, basil, and lemon zest.

Stuff the chicken

Slice a deep pocket horizontally into each chicken breast (don’t cut all the way through).

Season inside and out with salt and pepper.

Fill each pocket generously and secure with toothpicks if needed.

Sear

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high.

Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.

Roast

Sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, and oregano over chicken.

Transfer skillet to a 190°C (375°F) oven.

Roast 15–18 minutes until cooked through (internal temp 74°C / 165°F).

Rest & serve

Rest chicken 5 minutes, remove toothpicks.

Slice and serve with pan juices.

Serving Ideas

Lemon roasted potatoes

Mediterranean rice or orzo

Greek salad or roasted vegetables