Basil, Feta, And Quinoa Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Basil, Feta, And Quinoa Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil; 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet piquante red pepper; 1 tablespoon 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened; 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet piquante red pepper
1 tablespoon 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

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Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
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Bring 6 tablespoons water and quinoa to a boil in a small saucepan. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 12 to 14 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Spread cooked quinoa on a plate; freeze 5 minutes or until cool. Combine quinoa, basil, feta, red pepper, and cream cheese in a small bowl. Cut a horizontal slit through the thickest portion of each chicken breast half to form a deep pocket. Stuff 2 tablespoons quinoa mixture into each pocket; secure with a wooden pick. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and black pepper.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes. Turn chicken over. Place pan in oven; bake at 400u00b0 for 7 to 8 minutes or until done. Let stand 5 minutes. Discard wooden picks. Cut chicken diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices, if desired. Drizzle pan juices over each serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained, 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, and more.

Yes, Basil, Feta, And Quinoa Stuffed Chicken Breasts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil, Feta, And Quinoa Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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