Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken
This recipe for stuffed chicken breasts with spinach, feta, and pine nuts is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The chicken is carefully prepared with a savory spinach and feta mixture tucked under the skin, adding a burst of cheesy goodness with each bite. The addition of pine nuts not only brings a satisfying crunch but also enhances the overall nutty taste of the dish. A perfectly balanced meal that is easy to prepare and sure to impress your dinner guests.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breast fillets , skin on
- 85g frozen leaf spinach , defrosted
- 85g feta cheese , crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
Instructions
- Loosen the skin from the chicken. Drain the spinach in a sieve and press out as much water as possible. Mix with the feta and a little black pepper, then stuff between the flesh and skin of the chicken, smoothing the skin back over the stuffing. Season the chicken all over with a little salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan with a lid. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and fry until the skin is browned. Turn it over and cook on the other side, then add the pine nuts and fry until lightly toasted. Add 6 tbsp water, then cover for 15-20 mins until the chicken is cooked through.
Cook Time
25M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 308 calories
- Fat Content: 18 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 5 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 2 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 1 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 36 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.32 milligram of sodium
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