Indulge in a culinary delight with our stuffed chicken breasts recipe, filled with a savory mixture of spinach, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. The tangy lemon dill sauce adds an extra burst of flavor that will leave you craving more. Perfect for a special dinner or gathering with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped spinach, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, dill, and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in butter until melted and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the stuffed chicken breasts with the lemon dill sauce drizzled over the top.
Interesting Facts
Spinach is a nutrient-rich leafy green that adds color and flavor to this dish.
Feta cheese provides a tangy and salty kick to the stuffing.
Sun-dried tomatoes offer a sweet and intense tomato flavor to complement the savory chicken.