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Spanakopita-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

40 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: cheese$17.00450 cal · 50g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts1½ lb
  • frozen chopped spinach10 oz
  • crumbled feta cheese4 oz
  • cream cheese4 oz
  • green onions3 count
  • fresh dill1 bunch
  • garlic4 cloves
  • lemon1 count
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • salt and black pepper1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 400°F. Thaw the spinach and squeeze it very dry.

  2. 2

    Mix the spinach, feta, softened cream cheese, sliced green onions, chopped dill and minced garlic.

  3. 3

    Cut a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast, stuff with the filling and close with toothpicks if needed.

  4. 4

    Rub with olive oil, salt and pepper and sear 3 minutes per side in an oven-safe skillet, then bake 15-18 minutes to 165°F.

  5. 5

    Squeeze lemon over and serve with a cucumber-tomato salad.

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