4organic boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)chicken breasts
0.75tspkosher saltdivided
0.75tsppaprika
0.5tspgarlic powder
1cupbaby spinach, chopped
0.67cupsundried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
0.67cupcrumbled feta cheese
1mediumshallot, chopped
1largegarlic clove, minced
0.25cupfresh basil, chopped
2tbspplain or gluten-free panko
1tbspfresh oregano, chopped
1tbspgrated Parmesan cheese
0.25tspkosher salt
1tbspolive oildivided
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Use a sharp knife to slice a pocket into the sides of each chicken breast. Make sure you don't cut all the way through, just enough to create a place for the spinach mixture to go.
Season both sides of each chicken breast with 3/4 teaspoon salt, paprika, and garlic powder. Set aside.
In a medium bowl combine the sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese, shallots, garlic, basil, panko, oregano, Parmesan cheese, salt, and 0.5 tablespoon olive oil.
Mix well and set aside.
Divide spinach mixture between the chicken breasts and stuff into each, about 0.75 cup each. If needed, you can use toothpicks to close chicken breast.
Heat a large, oven-safe or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Add the remaining oil and once hot, sear the chicken breasts on each side for about 2 to 3 minutes, until browned.
Transfer skillet to oven and finish cooking 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
Remove from oven and tent with foil for 5 minutes before eating.
Remove toothpicks and eat right away.
Notes
This recipe is great for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. It's low carb, high protein, and packed with flavor.