Spinach and Feta Chicken Roll Ups
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with a Mediterranean-inspired filling of garlicky spinach, creamy feta cheese, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes. This easy yet impressive dish comes together in under an hour!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 5 oz fresh spinach roughly chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 8-10 toothpicks soaked in water
Instructions
Prep Oven & Skillet
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
Make Filling
- Sauté onion for 4 mins until soft. Add garlic, cook 30 sec.
- Add spinach, cook until wilted (2-3 mins). Transfer to bowl.
- Mix in feta, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
Prepare Chicken
- Butterfly each breast by slicing horizontally.
- Pound to ¼" thickness between parchment paper.
Assemble Roll Ups
- Divide filling among breasts. Roll tightly from tapered end.
- Secure with 2-3 toothpicks per roll-up.
Bake
- Place seam-side down in baking dish.
- Bake 25-30 mins until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Rest 5 mins before slicing.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance.
- Extra Flavor: Add 1 tsp oregano or red pepper flakes to filling.
- Serving Suggestion: Drizzle with lemon juice or tzatziki sauce.
- Storage: Keeps refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for 2 months.