Description
Feta chicken is a delightful dish featuring succulent chicken breasts enveloped in a creamy, tangy feta cheese sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms any weeknight dinner into a culinary experience reminiscent of Mediterranean flavors. With vibrant colors and mouthwatering aromas, this dish is not only visually appealing but also guaranteed to impress family and friends alike. Whether paired with fresh vegetables or grains, feta chicken is versatile enough to suit any palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (oregano or basil), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, and herbs until creamy yet chunky.
- Spoon the feta mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg