Description
Zucchini Feta Stuffed Chicken is a delightful dish that marries juicy chicken breasts with a creamy filling of fresh zucchini and tangy feta cheese. This easy-to-make recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Each bite showcases vibrant colors and irresistible aromas, leaving your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium zucchini, grated (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Stir in grated zucchini and cook until slightly softened; mix in feta cheese until melted.
- Create pockets in the chicken breasts by slicing horizontally without cutting all the way through.
- Fill each pocket with the zucchini-feta mixture and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the stuffed chicken in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg