BASIL & FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Basil & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast image

Provided by Kenzie

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