Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spinach and Feta

Zutaten

• ✓4 pieces (approx. 180-200g each) Chicken breast fillets
• ✓250 g Fresh spinach leaves
• ✓150 g Feta cheese
• ✓1 clove Garlic clove
• ✓1 small Red onion
• ✓2 tbsp Olive oil
• ✓to taste Salt
• ✓to taste Black pepper
• ✓a few sprigs (optional) Thyme or rosemary sprigs

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Cut the chicken breast fillets horizontally to create a pocket (do not cut all the way through). Season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   For the filling, briefly wilt the spinach in a hot pan with a little olive oil and the chopped garlic. Squeeze out excess liquid thoroughly.

3. 3

   Roughly chop the spinach and mix in a bowl with the crumbled feta, finely diced red onion, and optional fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Stuff the chicken breast pockets with the spinach-feta mixture.

5. 5

   Sear the stuffed chicken breast fillets in a hot pan with a little olive oil on both sides until golden brown (approx. 3-4 minutes per side).

6. 6

   Place the seared chicken breasts in a baking dish and cook in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F, conventional heat) for approx. 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

7. 7

   Let rest briefly before serving.