Olive and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast with Sumac
Tender chicken breasts filled with briny olives and tangy feta, finished with a sprinkle of sumac. This Israeli-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, kalamata olives, feta cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (boneless, skinless) chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup (pitted, chopped) kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup (crumbled) feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cut a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through. Season the inside with garlic powder.
- Step 2: Mix chopped kalamata olives, crumbled feta, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a bowl, then spoon evenly into the chicken pockets.
- Step 3: Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts, seam-side down, and cook for 4 minutes until golden.
- Step 4: Flip chicken, cover the skillet, and cook for 12-15 minutes on low heat until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Sprinkle with sumac and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.








