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Delicious Spinach and Feta Baked Chicken recipe served on a plate

Spinach and Feta Baked Chicken

A delightful dish combining juicy chicken breasts with a creamy spinach and feta filling, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4-6 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for juicier results)
  • Olive oil for brushing pan
For the Filling
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped, or 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 4 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)
  • 2 pieces green onions (sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
  2. Season each chicken breast generously with salt and pepper on both sides, then arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness if needed.
Making the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, parsley, dill, green onions, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly until you have a cohesive, spreadable mixture with no cream cheese lumps.
  2. Spread the spinach and feta mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
  3. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the spinach layer on each piece of chicken.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. The cheese should be melted and golden brown.
  2. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use thighs for juicier chicken. If using frozen spinach, ensure it is squeezed dry. Fresh lemon juice enhances flavor significantly.