Spanakopita Chicken Ala Lori
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Spanakopita Chicken Ala Lori—a luscious, Mediterranean-inspired twist on classic stuffed chicken! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh spinach, tangy feta, and creamy dill-infused cheese, this dish masterfully combines the essence of traditional Greek spanakopita with tender, juicy chicken breasts. Each cut of chicken is expertly stuffed with a savory, garlic-sautéed spinach mixture, then brushed with a zesty lemon-paprika glaze for an irresistible golden finish. Ready in under an hour, this one-pan masterpiece offers an elegant yet approachable way to bring bold Mediterranean flavors to your family table. Perfectly paired with a crisp salad or roasted vegetables, this delightful recipe ensures a dinner that’s both satisfying and memorable.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried dill
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish lightly with olive oil and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach, feta cheese, cream cheese, and dried dill. Mix well to create the stuffing mixture.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a deep pocket into the thickest side of each chicken breast. Be careful not to slice all the way through.
Stuff each chicken breast with an equal amount of the spinach-feta mixture, using toothpicks to secure the openings if necessary.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Brush this mixture generously over the stuffed chicken breasts.
Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Spanakopita Chicken Ala Lori!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.1 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.0 g | 355% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 917 mg | 306% | |
| Sodium | 5959 mg | 259% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 263.4 g | 527% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1571 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2180 mg | 46% | |
*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.
