Feta Stuffed Chicken with Green Olives
Elevate your dinner game with this Feta Stuffed Chicken with Green Olives, a Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Juicy, tender chicken breasts are filled with a luscious blend of creamy crumbled feta, briny chopped green olives, zesty lemon, and fragrant herbs like parsley and oregano. The stuffed chicken is seared to golden perfection, then baked to ensure a succulent finish with a perfectly balanced flavor profile. This easy yet elegant recipe takes just 50 minutes from start to finish, making it a fantastic choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or a fresh side salad to complete this irresistibly savory dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 120 grams crumbled feta cheese
- 80 grams green olives, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 whole zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 pieces (as needed) toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the filling by combining the feta cheese, chopped green olives, minced garlic, parsley, dried oregano, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small mixing bowl. Mix well and set aside.
Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Stuff each chicken breast with equal amounts of the feta and olive mixture. Secure the opening with toothpicks or kitchen twine to prevent the filling from spilling out.
Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful Feta Stuffed Chicken with Green Olives!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.7 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.1 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 698 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 6129 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 239.2 g | 478% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 616 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1913 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
