BASIL & FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

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This is a recipe that I found in a low fat cookbook and have modified slightly. It is a very tasty and light meal, with a rich and savory texture

Provided by Kenzie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup feta cheese
2 tablespoons neufchatel cheese (light cream cheese)
1/2 cup chopped roma tomato
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
1 teaspoon paprika
salt & fresh ground pepper
4 -8 toothpicks, to hold prepared stuffing

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine feta, cream cheese, tomatos and basil, season with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Be sure chicken breasts are even thickness, spread cheese mixture along rough side of chicken breast and roll breasts, secure with toothpick.
  • Coat outside of chicken breast with olive oil and again season with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet, add chicken cook until brown on all sides, then add 1 cup chicken broth and simmer until chicken is cooked through, and juices run clear.
  • Remove chicken and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, add 1 cup chicken broth and bring to a boil, add spinach and cook until just limp.
  • To serve, divide the spinach among 4 plates and add chicken breasts to top,
  • Add a bit of zest with fresh lemon juice on top of plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 76.8, Sodium 280.4, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 33.5

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