Easy Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Quinoa and Spinach Recipe
Easy Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Quinoa and Spinach Recipe — a delicious mediterranean recipe Ready in 15 min prep + 20 min cook. Only 11 ingredients. Serve...
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (about 1/3 cup uncooked)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet, cook until wilted, then mix in the cooked quinoa, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts. Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and zest. Remove from heat.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the quinoa mixture, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray, place the stuffed chicken breasts inside, and season with additional salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.