Feta Stuffed Mediterranean Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken & Seasonings
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4 8-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1 teaspoon oregano
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½ teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
→ Mediterranean Filling
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1 cup baby spinach, chopped
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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¼ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
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2 tablespoons kalamata olives
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2 garlic cloves, minced
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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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.
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Season the chicken breast with oregano, paprika, salt and pepper and use your hands to rub the seasoning on both sides of the chicken.
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In a small bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, roasted red peppers, basil, olives, garlic and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
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Stuff the mixture evenly inside the chicken breast. Use a couple toothpicks to close each pocket.
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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.
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Transfer the skillet to the oven uncovered and bake until cooked through, about 15-18 minutes.
# Notes:
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Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 3 days.