STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS O'BRIEN

Stuffed Chicken Breasts O'Brien image

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 whole chicken breasts, boned but with skin left on
1/2 lb fresh spinach, washed,dried and chopped
1/2 ricotta cheese
4 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
softened butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°.
Butter a shallow baking dish large enough to hold the chicken in one layer.
Place the breasts on a work surface, skin side up.
Starting at the top, gently pull the skin away from the meat to form a pocket, leaving the sides still attached.
Combine the spinach, cheeses, and seasonings.
Divide into 4 portions.
Place 1 portion of filling under the skin of each breast.
Smooth the skin over the filling, tucking the ends under.
Rub each breast with butter and place in the buttered baking dish.
Bake, covered, for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Serve sliced, hot or cold.