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Rolled Chicken With Feta & Spinach

Rolled Chicken With Feta & Spinach for a Gourmet Dinner at Home

Rolled Chicken With Feta & Spinach is a delicious way to elevate your weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs for added flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked preferred
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese or goat cheese as an alternative
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach or kale/Swiss chard substitutes
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes can use fresh tomatoes in a pinch
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional for heat
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder optional, fresh minced adds bolder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano fresh oregano can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika regular paprika can substitute
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil/butter for preference

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the Oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Butterfly the chicken breasts and pound them to uniform thickness.
  3. Combine feta, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  4. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and paprika.
  5. Roll the chicken around the filling and secure ends with toothpicks.
  6. Sear the chicken rolls in olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  7. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Avoid overstuffing the chicken and ensure it is pounded to a uniform thickness for even cooking. Searing before baking enhances flavor.

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