Cousin Cosmo's Greek Chicken Recipe

This juicy and flavorful Greek Chicken recipe is a family favorite, requested year after year! Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a creamy lemon-herb cheese filling, pan-fried to golden perfection, then simmered in a light and savory broth with spinach and tomatoes. A quick, easy, and incredibly delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 242.5 kcal
Protein 57g
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Ingredients for Cousin Cosmo's Greek Chicken

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How to Make Cousin Cosmo's Greek Chicken

  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together 2 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. In a separate small bowl, combine 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon oregano.
  3. Using a meat mallet, gently pound each chicken breast to 1/2-inch thickness.
  4. Spread the feta mixture evenly over each chicken breast, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  5. Fold each chicken breast in half and secure with 1-2 toothpicks.
  6. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
  7. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  8. Cook chicken breasts for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or 1 1/2 cups water and 1 bouillon cube) and 1 tablespoon flour until smooth.
  10. Pour the broth mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
  11. Add 5 ounces chopped spinach and 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes to the skillet.
  12. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  13. Remove toothpicks before serving. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

20g

Carbs

1g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cousin Cosmo's Greek Chicken?

Cousin Cosmo's Greek Chicken takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cousin Cosmo's Greek Chicken?

Cousin Cosmo's Greek Chicken has approximately 242.5 calories per serving, with about 57 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cousin Cosmo's Greek Chicken?

The key ingredients for Cousin Cosmo's Greek Chicken are All Purpose Flour, Salt, Black Pepper, Feta Cheese, Fresh Lemon Juice, Dried Oregano. See the full list with measurements above.

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