Description
These Rolled Up Chicken breasts are filled with feta, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, creating a flavorful and healthy dish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600g (1.3lb) Chicken Breasts, boneless, skinless, butterflied to 1/4-inch thickness
- 100g (3.5oz) Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 150g (5oz) Baby Spinach, fresh
- 80g (3oz) Sun-Dried Tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5g) Lemon Zest
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Lemon Juice, fresh
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Olive Oil, divided
- 1 tsp (5g) Salt, kosher
- ½ tsp (2g) Pepper, black, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp (15g) Pine Nuts, toasted
- 5 Basil Leaves, fresh
- 100g (3.5oz) Greek Yogurt, plain
- 1 tsp (5ml) Olive Oil, for sauce
- Pinch Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken & Oven: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F), line baking sheet.
- Season Chicken: Drizzle chicken with oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Wilt Spinach: Sauté spinach with garlic, lemon zest, and oil.
- Assemble Filling: Spread spinach mixture, feta, and tomatoes over chicken.
- Roll & Secure: Roll chicken tightly, secure with toothpicks.
- Sear Chicken: Sear rolls in hot oil until golden brown.
- Bake Chicken: Bake for 18-20 minutes, until cooked through.
- Make Yogurt Sauce: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and oil.
- Rest & Slice: Rest chicken, remove toothpicks, slice.
- Plate & Garnish: Arrange slices, drizzle sauce, garnish with pine nuts and basil.
Notes
Toasting pine nuts enhances their flavor. Using oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes provides a richer taste. Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Baking, Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: chicken,rolled chicken,feta,spinach,sun-dried tomatoes,easy dinner,healthy,mediterranean