LEMONY SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Lemony Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

"This is a great recipe to serve to dinner guests; it's really easy to make and guests are always impressed. I usually serve this dish with couscous, rice or garlic mashed potatoes along with a vegetable saute or tossed salad." Pam Nelson - Beaverton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
6-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook onion in 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add the spinach, garlic and vinegar; cook until spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese, lemon zest, salt and pepper., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread spinach mixture over chicken. Roll up and secure with toothpicks., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges