Chicken Spinach With Black Olives Sundried Tomatoes And Feta Recipes

SPINACH TOMATO FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

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 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
• Mix well and set aside.
• Divide spinach mixture between the chicken breasts and stuff into each, about 3/4 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.

CHICKEN WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, FETA AND SPINACH IN PHYLLO CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Brush 6 or 12-cup muffin tins with butter using pastry brush. Brush a layer of phyllo dough with butter, top with a second sheet of pastry, butter, then season the phyllo with salt and pepper and then top with a third sheet. Cut into 6 or 12 squares and arrange the phyllo in cups, allowing the dough to crumple and spill out of the tops of the tins. Brush the inside of the pastry cups with remaining butter. Bake until golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Cool.
• To a skillet preheated over medium high heat add chicken, garlic and onions and season with salt and pepper. Saute 5 minutes, add the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach and cook another 3 to 5 minutes. Add feta and taste to adjust seasonings.
• To serve, place phyllo cups on a serving platter and fill with mounds of chicken, sun- dried tomatoes and spinach mixture. A hearty vegetable and olive salad makes a perfect starter or side to this delicious, quick cross between chicken pot pies and spanakopita.

GREEK PIZZA WITH SPINACH, FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to lowest position, and heat oven to 450 degrees. Mix mayonnaise, garlic and 1/2 cup feta in a small bowl. Place pizza crust on a cookie sheet; spread mayonnaise mixture over pizza, then top with tomatoes, olives and oregano. Bake until heated through and crisp, about 10 minutes.
• Toss spinach and onion with the 1 Tb. sun-dried tomato oil. Top hot pizza with spinach mixture and remaining 1/2 cup feta cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese melts, about 2 minutes longer. Cut into 6 slices and serve.

SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND FETA

Steps:

• Score top of chicken breasts with sharp knife; place in large glass baking dish. Whisk 1/2 cup oil, lemon juice, 6 teaspoons oregano, and garlic in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Chill 3 tablespoons dressing for tomatoes. Pour remaining dressing over chicken; turn chicken to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 6 hours, turning occasionally.
• Toss olives, tomatoes, feta, remaining 2 teaspoons oregano, and reserved dressing in medium bowl. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to platter; season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon tomato mixture onto chicken.

SPINACH-FETA CHICKEN ROLLS

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in a small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes. In another bowl, combine the spinach, feta cheese, onions, olives and garlic. Drain and chop tomatoes; add to spinach mixture., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread spinach mixture over chicken. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks.

CHICKEN, FETA CHEESE, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO WRAPS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine chicken breasts and 1/4 cup dressing. Seal, and refrigerate for several hours.
• Preheat grill for high heat. Combine sun-dried tomatoes and hot water in a small bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes, drain, and cut tomatoes into thin slices.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, or until done.
• Cut chicken into strips, and place in a medium bowl with sliced tomatoes, feta, and spinach. Toss with remaining 1/4 cup dressing. Distribute mixture between the four tortillas, and wrap. Either cut in half and enjoy cold, or place briefly back on grill until the tortilla turns warm and crispy.

CHICKEN WITH OLIVES AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet.
• Add onion to drippings in skillet. Sauté over medium heat 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juices, olives, wine and oregano. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to sauce; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 25 minutes.
• Transfer chicken and sauce to platter. Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve.

CHICKEN, SPINACH, SUN-DRIED TOMATO, AND FETA PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Heat olive oil in large skillet on medium to medium-high heat.
• When oil is hot, add chicken and garlic.
• Cook until chicken is done and set aside.
• In another skillet, add water and spinach.
• Cover skillet at medium heat and wait for spinach to wilt.
• Remove spinach and drain.
• Spoon pizza sauce onto crust and spread to desired thickness.
• Cut tomatoes into small pieces.
• Distribute chicken evenly on crust.
• Cover chicken and crust with mozzarella cheese.
• Add spinach, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
• Bake for 18 minutes or until crisp.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, turning until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
• Add garlic and shallots and cook 2 minutes.
• Pour wine over chicken, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add lemon, sun dried tomatoes, olives and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until chicken is tender.