High Protein Savory Chicken Filling
Elevate your culinary creations with this High Protein Savory Chicken Filling—an irresistible blend of tender shredded chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy feta cheese, seasoned with aromatic oregano, garlic, and a refreshing hint of lemon zest. Perfect for meal prepping or upgrading your favorite dishes, this versatile filling is packed with lean protein and nutrient-rich spinach, making it both wholesome and flavorful. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for stuffed peppers, wraps, pasta, or savory pastries. Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this easy one-skillet recipe is a must-try for a healthy lunch or dinner idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
Begin by preparing the chicken. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano. Place them in the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until completely cooked through and golden brown.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to cool slightly. Once cooled, shred the chicken using two forks.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes or until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the chopped baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Return the shredded chicken to the skillet along with the chicken broth. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese.
Mix in the lemon zest, sliced green onions, and parsley until everything is well combined.
Cook everything together for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken slightly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary with more salt and pepper.
Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool slightly before using it as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.5 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.6 g | 213% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 586 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 4133 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 180.8 g | 362% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1320 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2254 mg | 48% | |
*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.
