Embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of the Mediterranean with our guide to creating the perfect Mediterranean chicken with feta cheese. Discover the delicate balance of flavors, where aromatic herbs, juicy chicken, and creamy feta cheese come together in a symphony of taste. Let us take you on a journey to uncover the secrets of this delectable dish, inspiring you to bring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean into your own kitchen.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN WITH FETA CHEESE
Feta cheese has a rich, tangy taste. Besides adding flavor, stuffing the chicken breasts with feta helps keep them moist during cooking.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine feta and oregano. Make a pocket in chicken breasts: Holding chicken flat with palm of one hand, make an incision in thicker side of each breast with a paring knife. Carefully pivot the knife to create a deep pocket, keeping the other side of the chicken breast intact. Stuff pockets with feta mixture, dividing evenly; generously season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook until browned on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes per side.
- Cover skillet, and continue cooking until chicken is opaque throughout and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 160 degrees. about 5 minutes more. Remove chicken to a platter, and keep warm.
- To the skillet, add chicken stock, and cook, stirring up brown bits with a wooden spoon until reduced slightly. Add lemon juice and butter. Reduce the heat to low, and swirl pan until butter is melted, and sauce is slightly thickened. Serve chicken drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 g, Fat 19 g, Protein 49 g
FETA CHICKEN
Chicken wrapped around tomato-basil feta cheese--simple, succulent, and sensational.
Provided by Debbie
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Place chicken breasts between 2 pieces of waxed paper. Gently pound chicken with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick; remove wax paper. Place 1 ounce of feta cheese in the center of each chicken breast, and fold in half.
- Spread 2 tablespoons bread crumbs in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange chicken in the dish, and top with remaining bread crumbs.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 93.7 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 481 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH FETA CHEESE
This is a delicious and LIGHT! pasta dish as well as quite easy to make. If you love meat, then double the chicken... in the recipe I halved the original amount and like it much better that way. I added the kalamata olives to the original recipe and find it makes it a much better dish (but I loved it before the addition). I also use less feta than called for since I reserve a portion without for myself... I don't like feta. 30 minutes total prep and cooking... I work the whole time it's cooking. Enjoy!
Provided by Chef TanyaW
Categories Onions
Time 35m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring water to boil for pasta, then follow package instructions and check for doneness (since recipes always take me a little longer than the stated time, I don't usually start cooking the pasta at the very beginning!).
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Chop onions coarsely and add to pot.
- Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and add to pot.
- Raise heat to med-high.
- Cook until chicken is not pink on the outside (about 3 minutes).
- Add garlic, oregano, and basil and continue cooking chicken. Stir frequently.
- When chicken is cooked through, stir in wine and cook 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes with juice and continue cooking a few minutes until it becomes less juicy.
- Stir in feta cheese and kalamata olives.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Serve over hot drained orzo -- sometimes I mix it all together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.3, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 63.1, Sodium 423.2, Carbohydrate 41.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 23
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN THIGHS WITH POTATOES, PEPPERS AND FETA
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degree F. Heat a large, high-sided, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the skin side of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add the olive oil to the hot pan and place the chicken in the pan, skin-side down. Sprinkle the other side of the chicken with salt and pepper. Let the chicken cook until it easily releases from the pan and is golden brown, about 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and allow to cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add the onion, peppers and red pepper flakes and sprinkle with salt. Let the vegetables cook, stirring regularly, until slightly wilted, about 3 minutes. The natural liquid from the vegetables will help deglaze the pan. Add in the potatoes and garlic and sprinkle with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for an additional 3 minutes. Add in the tomatoes, vinegar, oregano, thyme and artichoke hearts. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Turn off the heat and nestle the chicken thighs on top of the vegetables.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake, uncovered, until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F and the potatoes are fork tender, about 35 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle with feta cheese and parsley.
CHICKEN CHOPPED MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH FETA VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- In a bowl large enough for tossing salad, add diced chicken breast.
- Chop the romaine and add to salad bowl. Toss in the cucumber, olives and red onion and set aside.
- In a sealable jar or container with a lid, combine red wine vinaigrette, Greek seasoning and crumbled feta cheese. Seal lid and shake vigorously.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Divide among chilled salad plates and garnish with extra crumbled feta cheese and sliced tomatoes.
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN FETTUCCINE
Herbed tomato sauce enhances the tender, moist chicken in this delectable dish from Cynthia McGraw of Florissant, Missouri. Crumbled feta cheese and tangy green olives bring home the essence of Mediterranean flavor. "If you use fresh herbs, add them to the skillet during the last 15 minutes of cooking," Cynthia advises. "This dish is excellent made the day before and reheated."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic until tender. Add the tomatoes, wine or broth, oregano, basil, sugar, pepper, salt, bay leaves and chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Uncover chicken mixture; simmer 10 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. Discard bay leaves. Drain fettuccine; top with chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
FANTASTIC FETA CHICKEN
Make and share this Fantastic Feta Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lorac
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Arrange chicken in 13X9-inch baking dish.
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the juice.
- Sprinkle with oregano and pepper.
- Top with cheese; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon juice.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked through.
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH ORZO AND FETA
Enjoy our Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo recipe as an entrée this week! With bacon, chicken thighs and salty Feta cheese, this Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo and Feta is a hearty dish that's packed with flavor.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in Dutch oven. Drain bacon on paper towels.
- Add chicken to reserved drippings; cook 5 min. on each side or until lightly browned. Drain fat. Add pasta sauce, broth, pasta, garlic and oregano; mix well. Bring to boil; cover.
- Cook on low heat 25 to 30 min. or until chicken is done (165°F) and orzo is tender. Stir in reserved bacon and olives. Serve sprinkled with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 1110 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g
GREEK FETA CHICKEN
Feta cheese takes this chicken and potatoes dinner over the top with a bit of tangy saltiness. Serve with a side salad tossed with pepperoncinis, black olives and reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Cover and bake at 400° for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear and potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN MEDLEY WITH EGGPLANT AND FETA
Low-calorie, low-carb dinners can be absolutely delicious if done right! This one is full of color, flavor, and texture. I make this one often and it is always a hit! Hope you will enjoy as well.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon of mixture for later use.
- Dip sliced chicken into the flour mixture to coat both sides. Place on a plate.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add eggplant and onion and cook until soft and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a baking dish. Cook zucchini and bell pepper in the same skillet over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to the baking dish with the eggplant.
- Add additional oil to the skillet if needed and brown chicken on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to the baking dish with the vegetables. Pour tomatoes into the same skillet and add reserved flour mixture and dill paste. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and pour into the baking dish. Top with feta cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 76.8 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 429.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
ROAST CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS & FETA
For a casual summer lunch, try this Mediterranean roast with chickpeas, vegetables and salty Greek cheese
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Mix the crushed garlic and oregano with the lemon juice and 3 tbsp of the oil to make a dressing. Season. Make a few slashes in each chicken leg, then put the chicken in a large roasting tin and rub with 2 tbsp of the dressing. Stuff the squeezed lemon shells inside the body cavity. Roast for 30 mins.
- Meanwhile, tip the peppers, onions, whole garlic cloves and courgettes into a large bowl, and toss with the remaining oil and some seasoning. After 30 mins, pile the veg around the chicken, drizzle with half the remaining dressing and roast for 1 hr.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, lift onto a platter, cover with foil and leave to rest. Check the roasting tin, and if the chicken has rendered a lot of fat, pour it off, skim and return the juices to the tin. Stir the lemon wedges, mint, feta, chickpeas and remaining dressing through the veg and juices, then return to the oven for 10 mins to warm through. Pile around the chicken, scatter with mint sprigs and serve with bread, if you like, to mop up the juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 929 calories, Fat 59 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 67 grams protein, Sodium 2.8 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Whenever possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, make sure to give it enough space in the pan so that it can cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of sear.
- Use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet: A well-seasoned cast-iron skillet will help you get a nice sear on the chicken. If you don't have a cast-iron skillet, you can use a non-stick skillet, but make sure to grease it well.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooking the chicken will make it dry and tough.
- Let the chicken rest: Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
Mediterranean chicken with feta cheese is a flavorful and healthy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, then seared and roasted until cooked through. The feta cheese is added at the end, along with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of fresh herbs. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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