Description
Spinach & Feta Chicken Rollups are a delightful dish that elevates simple chicken breasts into a gourmet meal. These rollups feature juicy chicken stuffed with a vibrant mixture of fresh spinach and creamy feta cheese, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning. Experience a burst of flavors in every bite while enjoying a nutritious and satisfying meal that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat and mix in feta cheese.
- Flatten each chicken breast to an even thickness using a meat mallet. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Spoon the spinach-feta mixture onto one end of each chicken breast and roll tightly, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Place the rollups seam-side down in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Allow to rest for five minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rollup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg