Spanakopita-Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe – Greek Special
Craving a Mediterranean-inspired main course? This Spanakopita-Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe features tender butterflied chicken breasts rolled with a savory mixture of fresh spinach, feta cheese, and aromatic oregano. Perfectly seared and baked to golden perfection, this dish is ideal for family dinners, weekend meals, or gourmet home cooking. Serve with roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or couscous for a complete, flavorful, and satisfying international cuisine experience.
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time35 min
- Total Time55 min
Spanakopita-Stuffed Chicken Breast Ingredients:
- 2 large chicken breasts, butterflied
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine, for securing
Optional Sides:
- Roasted vegetables
- Steamed rice or couscous
Spanakopita-Stuffed Chicken Breast Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté spinach with garlic until wilted. Let cool slightly.
Mix sautéed spinach with feta cheese and oregano.
Lay butterflied chicken breasts flat and season with salt and pepper.
Spread spinach-feta mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
Roll up each chicken breast tightly and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
Heat remaining olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and sear chicken roulades for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Remove toothpicks or twine, slice, and serve with your choice of sides.
Recipe Notes :
Use butterflied chicken breasts for easy rolling and even cooking.
Sauté spinach with garlic to enhance flavor and remove excess moisture.
Secure roulades with toothpicks or kitchen twine to maintain shape while baking.
Sear in an oven-safe skillet to achieve a golden-brown crust before baking.
Serve immediately with steamed rice, couscous, or roasted vegetables for a complete Mediterranean dinner.
