Description
These Spinach and Feta Chicken Rolls are juicy chicken breasts filled with a garlicky sautéed spinach and crumbled feta mixture, rolled up and baked until golden and tender. They’re simple to prepare, visually stunning, and packed with Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and drained)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine (to secure rolls)
Optional Topping or Sauce
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Drizzle of lemon juice or a light cream sauce
Instructions
1. Prep the Chicken
- Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, then pound to ¼-inch thickness between parchment or plastic wrap.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Prepare the Filling
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds), then add spinach.
- Sauté until wilted and moisture is evaporated. Let cool slightly.
- Stir in feta cheese, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
3. Stuff and Roll
- Spread a spoonful of the spinach-feta filling over each chicken breast.
- Roll tightly from one end to the other.
- Secure with toothpicks or tie with kitchen twine.
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place rolls seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- Optional: Broil for 2 minutes at the end for extra browning.
5. Serve
- Let rest 5 minutes. Slice and drizzle with lemon juice or your favorite light sauce.
Notes
- Add Herbs: Fresh dill or parsley adds brightness
- Stuff More: Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or olives to the filling
- Low-Carb Friendly: Serve with a side of roasted veggies or cauliflower rice
- Meal Prep Tip: Make ahead and reheat gently for lunches
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stuffed / Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken roll
- Calories: 35 minutes
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg