Greek Stuffed Chicken Breasts

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Zest lemon; remove pith with a sharp knife. Slice flesh horizontally; reserve lemon slices.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an oven-safe, nonstick skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onion; cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon zest and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Add spinach to skillet; cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Transfer spinach-onion mixture to a bowl. Wipe skillet clean; set aside. Stir feta cheese and olives into spinach-onion mixture; season with salt and black pepper.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Lay 1 chicken breast flat onto your work surface. Cut a 2-inch slit, lengthwise, along edge of thick side of chicken breast using the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to create a pocket, being careful not to cut through the bottom or opposite edge. Season pocket with salt and black pepper. Repeat with remaining chicken breast.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Stuff each pocket with ½ spinach-feta mixture; close slits with toothpicks. Dust chicken lightly with flour, salt, and black pepper.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add chicken, rib sides facing up; cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip chicken, rib-sides down; place lemon slices on top and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes more.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 35 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (2 servings total)