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Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Name: Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; freshly ground black pepper (, to taste); 2 cloves garlic (, minced); 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 large handful of fresh spinach; 3 sun-dried tomatoes (, chopped); 6 oz. (170g) feta cheese (, crumbled finely); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon coconut oil (, for frying (optional))

July 5, 2021 (Last Updated: July 19, 2017)

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Simple chicken breasts get a flavorful upgrade with this spinach and feta stuffed chicken. Sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and salty feta cheese combine to make a delicious, creamy filling that will make tonight’s chicken dinner a special one.

Chicken Stuffed With Spinach, Feta And Sun-Dried Tomatoes

This recipe was originally published on December 9, 2013, and was republished in July 2021 to add better quality photos, re-test the recipe, and add more helpful tips.

This is one of the go-to chicken preparations in my house. My husband adores a good stuffed chicken breast, and it’s easy enough that I’m always up for it too!

These spinach and feta stuffed chicken breasts is one of the first recipes I ever shared here on the blog, and it’s still good today. The combination of the salty and creamy feta cheese, the sweetness of sun-dried tomato, and fresh greens is a delicious one and I promise, very easy.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Recipe

Very simple to prepare, one skillet, one bowl, one pan!
Uses only 8 ingredients to build big flavor
Delicious served with vegetable sides or salads, like my chickpea, avocado, and radish salad
These baked stuffed chicken breasts can be prepared entirely in the oven, but a quick stovetop sear makes them extra delicious.

What We’re Stuffing and Seasoning With

With only 8 ingredients, and an optional ninth, this chicken is really easy to prepare. There’s minimal prep needed for each ingredient, making this a quick recipe.

Chicken breast – boneless and skinless for this recipe, though thighs can also work.
Garlic clove – push through a garlic press to make this easiest to spread on our chicken.
Lemon juice – just half a lemon should give you the right amount of juice.
Pepper – I always recommend freshly ground.
Fresh spinach – just a large handful is all we need. It won’t wilt as quickly and has a slightly stronger flavor, but kale could also be used as a green for the filling.
Sun-dried tomatoes – they’re a lovely sweet addition to dishes like this one, or my chicken artichoke pasta. Don’t skip these!
Feta cheese – Choose a quality, crumbly feta. Substituting for feta is difficult, but in a pinch a well drained ricotta seasoned to taste with salt can work as a creamy swap.
Olive oil – we’ll need just enough to get our spinach tender and perfect.

Although optional, I want to mention coconut oil! I love to brown my feta stuffed chicken first in a little melted coconut oil. You can use any cooking oil you have if you don’t have it.

Instructions

To get your chicken breasts stuffed and cooked, start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Also, prepare a baking dish lined with foil and coat lightly with oil.

Prep your chicken first by cutting a slit in the side of each breast to create a pocket. Be careful not to cut through them. Then season the outside of the chicken with the pepper, lemon juice, and garlic.

Next we’ll prepare the filling by heating the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. You can use the same pan you will for the chicken. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, then transfer it to a bowl with the feta cheese and chopped sun dried tomatoes. Wipe the plan clean if any sticks.

Mix the filling and then stuff half into each of the chicken breasts. Secure the opening with a toothpick. If you’re searing the chicken first, heat the skillet over medium high heat and melt the coconut oil. If you’re baking only, go ahead and place them on the baking sheet and pop them in the oven right away.

Once your stuffed chicken breasts are browned on both sides remove it from the pan and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through.

Storage and Prepping Ahead

If there are any leftovers, just store them in the fridge and enjoy for up to 4 days. I also love this recipe for meal prep. Stuff the chicken breasts the day before and make sure they’re tightly wrapped or covered in the fridge, then simply bake when you’re ready.

Feta and spinach stuffed chicken served with chickpea, avocado, and radish salad

Stuffed chicken breasts also freeze well, both baked and unbaked. If baked, simply freeze after they’ve completely cooled and then thaw and reheat to enjoy.

For unbaked stuffed chicken, simply freeze after stuffing for up to 3 months. To prepare, either allow to thaw completely in the fridge for at least a day then bake as directed, or bake from frozen for closer to 30 to 35 minutes.

Spinach and feta stuffed chicken breasts with sun dried tomatoes in a lunch box

I can’t wait to hear how much you love these stuffed chicken breasts. They’re really delicious, beautiful to slice into, and surprisingly easy. Don’t forget about all the other stuffed chicken inspiration on the blog!