SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

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The flavors in this dish are amazing, evrything melds so well. This is a super simple meal that will definitley impress!

Provided by KLBoyle

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
1/2 cup goat cheese (such as chevre)
1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 small onion, diced
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup flour
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons dried thyme
4 tablespoons roasted red peppers, diced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
12 toothpicks

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300.
  • In a bowl, mix spinach, goat cheese, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper until well combined.
  • Lay pounded chicken breast out and place 1/4 of cheese mixture on top. Roll chicken breast and secure with toothpicks (I usually use about 3 each piece).
  • Dredge chicken in flour and brown on all sides in heated skillet.
  • Remove chicken and place in oven while completing dish.
  • Add 2 tbs. oil in skillet and add garlic, onion, thyme, 1/8 teaspoons salt and red pepper flakes. Cook 3-4 minute then add 1 tbs. flour. Cook 1 minute more.
  • Whisk in stock and cook 4-5 minute until thickened.
  • Add lemon juice, parsley and roasted peppers.
  • When plating, slice each breast about 1/2 inches thick and spoon sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.3, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 1080, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2, Protein 37.8

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