Greek Cream Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 6

Greek Cream Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves , or more to taste
	1 container whipped cream cheese
	3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
	1 tomato , diced
	1 can chopped black olives
	1/4 onion , chopped
	1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

440

Sugar

Fat

28g

Greek Cream Cheese-Stuffed Chicken is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a family dinner. This recipe takes traditional chicken breast to the next level by stuffing it with a mixture of whipped cream cheese, feta cheese, tomato, black olives, onion, and fresh spinach. The flavors complement each other perfectly to create a dish that is both savory and satisfying. The chicken is baked to perfection, resulting in juicy, tender meat that is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	Combine cream cheese, feta cheese, tomato, black olives, onion, and spinach in a bowl.
3.	Lay chicken breasts flat on a work surface. Cut a slit horizontally through the thickest part of each breast to form a pocket for stuffing.
4.	Stuff each chicken breast with a generous amount of cheese mixture and secure with a toothpick.
5.	Place stuffed chicken on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Turn chicken over and continue baking until no longer pink in the center, about 25 minutes more.
6.	Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This dish is packed with flavor and nutrition, especially from the spinach and tomatoes.

It is a great way to impress dinner guests without too much effort.

CONS

This dish requires a bit of preparation and time in the oven, so it is not a quick meal for busy nights.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein and contains significant amounts of vitamins A and C, as well as iron and calcium. The spinach in this recipe is especially nutritious and is known to support bone health, eye health, and digestion.