Description
Delightful Spinach and Feta Chicken Rolls bring Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate with elegant simplicity. Crisp outside and creamy inside, these rolls promise a delectable journey through Greek-inspired cuisine you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Filling:
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C), creating an ideal cooking environment for the chicken rolls.
- Gently flatten chicken breasts between plastic wrap until uniformly thin, approximately 1/2 inch thick, ensuring even cooking.
- Generously season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and dried oregano, infusing deep flavor into the meat.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until aromatic, releasing its rich essence.
- Introduce spinach to the skillet, cooking until completely wilted and dark green, which typically takes 2-3 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and fold in crumbled feta cheese and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, creating a vibrant and creamy filling.
- Distribute the spinach-feta mixture evenly across each chicken breast, covering the surface completely.
- Carefully roll the chicken breasts, tucking in the sides to contain the filling, and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat, adding remaining olive oil, and sear the chicken rolls until golden brown on all sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per surface.
- Transfer the seared rolls to a baking dish and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, ensuring the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature.
- Once cooked, remove toothpicks or twine, and serve with fresh lemon wedges to brighten the dish’s rich flavors.
Notes
- Pound chicken evenly to ensure consistent cooking and tender texture.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help spices adhere and create better browning.
- Use fresh spinach instead of frozen for a crisper, more vibrant filling.
- Opt for block feta and crumble yourself for superior flavor and texture compared to pre-crumbled cheese.
- Secure rolls tightly with toothpicks to prevent filling from spilling during cooking.
- Check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Experiment with different herbs like basil or dill for varied flavor profiles.
- Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes after baking to retain moisture and redistribute juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg