Creamy Spinach & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

Chicken

• 4 large chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp BlixSam Smoke Craft Spice
• 1 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Filling

• 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
• 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
• 125 g cream cheese, softened
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Creamy Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup fresh cream
• ½ cup chicken stock
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C.
2. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
3. In a bowl, combine the spinach, feta, cream cheese, garlic, parsley and oregano until well mixed.
4. Stuff each chicken breast generously with the filling and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
5. Rub the chicken with the olive oil and season with BlixSam Smoke Craft Spice, Garlic Melt, salt and black pepper.
6. Heat a large ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
7. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
8. Remove the chicken from the pan and keep warm.
9. In the same pan, melt the butter and sauté the garlic for 1 minute.
10. Stir in the chicken stock and fresh cream, then simmer for 3–4 minutes.
11. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season to taste.
12. Spoon the creamy sauce over the stuffed chicken breasts and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

BlixSam Tip

Perfect With

• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Buttered baby potatoes
• Steamed broccoli
• Garden salad
• Garlic bread