SPINACH-FETA STUFFED CHICKEN

Spinach-Feta Stuffed Chicken image

Once the stuffed chicken breasts are browned in a skillet, cooking them in microwave gets them done quickly. Be sure to check each piece of chicken--particularly those in the center of the baking dish--to be sure that each of them is cooked through.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
5 ounces crumbled feta cheese, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with onions, undrained
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine spinach and 1/2 cup feta cheese; spoon down the center of each chicken breast half. Fold chicken over filling and secure with toothpicks. Combine the flour, oregano, salt and pepper; rub over chicken. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Discard toothpicks. Place chicken in a greased shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Top with tomatoes and remaining feta cheese. , Cover and microwave on high for 18-20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and cheese is melted. Serve over pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 834mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.