Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken
4 | skinless boneless chicken breasts |
1 tsp | oregano |
½ tsp | paprika |
½ tsp | salt |
¼ tsp | black pepper |
1 cup | baby spinach chopped |
½ cup | crumbled feta cheese |
¼ cup | chopped roasted red peppers |
1 tbsp | chopped basil |
2 tbsp | kalamata olives |
2 cloves | garlic, minced |
2 tbsp | olive oil, divided |
Preheat the oven to 180°C |
Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Make a horizontal slit in the thickest part of the chicken breast to create a pocket, making sure not to cut all the way through. |
Season the chicken breast with oregano, paprika, salt and pepper and use your hands to rub the seasoning on both sides of the chicken. |
In a small bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, roasted red peppers, basil, olives, garlic and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stuff the mixture evenly inside the chicken breast. Use a couple toothpicks to close each pocket. |
Heat the remaining olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or cast iron skillet, add the stuffed chicken and sear until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. |
Transfer the skillet to the oven uncovered and bake until cooked through, about 15-18 minutes. |