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Spanakopita Stuffed Chicken

Greek inspired chicken recipe stuffed with the classic taste of Spanakopita (Greek spinach pie).
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 people
Calories 417 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts flattened to ¼ thickness
  • 6 green onions chopped
  • 1 package frozen chopped spinach thawed, well drained
  • ¾ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ½ tsp dill
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add 2 tbsp of olive oil to a sauté pan and heat on medium.
  • Add chopped onions and saute until softened. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • To a bowl, add the spinach, feta cheese, dill and mix. Add to the bowl the cooled onions, 2 tbsp olive oil and mix.
  • Place half of the spinach mixture on each chicken breast and spread evenly. Roll up chicken tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  • Place chicken in a pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder and pepper, and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
  • Cover and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 1 hour or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Notes

Recipe is for 2 large chicken breasts or 4 smaller sized. Also, if prepping for the next day, cover prepared chicken and place in the refrigerator until ready to cook the following day.

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 31gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 501mgPotassium: 731mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8658IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 249mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Dill, Dinner Ideas, Feta Cheese, Gluten-free, Greek, Spanakopita, Spanikopita, Spinach
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