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Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Tender chicken cutlets cradle a savory blend of spinach, creamy ricotta, tangy feta, scallions, and fresh herbs, delivering a juicy bite that bursts with bright, cheesy flavor.

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Total
37 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
27 min
Serves
8

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
169
Protein
25g
Carbs
8g
Fat
5g
Fiber
2g
Sodium
177mg

Ingredients

  • cooking spray or oil mister
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and juice squeezed out)
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup 2.5 oz crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup fat free ricotta
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt and pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 8 thin skinless chicken breast cutlets (1.5 lbs total)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a large baking sheet with spray.
  2. Heat the oil a medium skillet. Add onions, garlic and scallions and sauté about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add spinach, parsley, dill, 1/4 tsp kosher salt and pepper and cook another minute or until heated through.
  4. Remove from heat and mix in the feta and ricotta cheese.
  5. Season chicken lightly with more kosher salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Place about 1/4 cup of spinach mixture in the center of the chicken and roll, then lay the chicken seam side down on a platter or piece of wax paper. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  7. Whisk the egg and water together in a small bowl with a pinch of salt. Place the breadcrumbs in another bowl.
  8. Dip the chicken rolls into the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumbs and place seam side down on the baking sheet.
  9. Repeat with the remainder then lightly spray to top of the chicken with cooking spray.
  10. Bake about 25 minutes or until cooked through.
  11. Follow steps above 1 through 9.
  12. Preheat the air fryer to 400F. Spray both sides of the chicken with oil. Cook, in two batches 12 minutes turning halfway.