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Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful Mediterranean mixture of artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and feta.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/3 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts chopped
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 6 oz feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Lay each breast on a cutting board and carefully cut a pocket horizontally through the thickest side, leaving the edges intact.
  • Rub the outside of each chicken breast with most of the avocado oil and season evenly with paprika, garlic powder, and sea salt; place the breasts in a large baking dish.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté about 5 minutes until soft.
  • Add the chopped artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped kalamata olives to the skillet, then stir in the baby spinach and cover for 1–2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  • Remove the skillet from heat, stir in the crumbled feta until well combined, and let the mixture cool slightly so it is easy to handle.
  • Spoon the stuffing mixture into each chicken pocket, dividing it evenly among the four breasts.
  • Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and registers 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
  • Let the chicken rest a few minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Large Skillet
  • casserole dish or baking dish
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Paper Towels

Notes

  • Pat chicken dry to help seasoning stick.
  • Chop ingredients uniformly for even stuffing.
  • Allow stuffing to cool slightly before filling pockets.
  • Check chicken temp to ensure doneness.