SPINACH & SUN-DRIED TOMATO STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

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Categories     Chicken

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 Large free-range chicken breast
2 bags fresh baby spinach
1 pk. soft sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
1/2 c. chopped flat leaf parsley
1 chopped shallot
1 finely chopped garlic clove
6 slices pancetta or procuitto
lemon zest, salt & pepper to taste
Dash of nutmeg
Fontina or goat cheest

Steps:

  • Make a pocket in side of chicken breast with boning knife. "Cut almost in half" Saute pancetta until brown and crisp. Remove and chop. Saute shallot and garlic in same pan. Add spinach, toss to wilt. Add herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped pancetta, lemon zest, salt & pepper to taste. Stuff inside pocket of chicken breast along with cheese and close with toothpicks or twine. Brown on each side, drizzle with olive oil and brown some more. Finish in oven at 350 til done.

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