Basil & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

Name: Basil & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup feta cheese; 2 tablespoons neufchatel cheese (light cream cheese); 1/2 cup chopped roma tomato; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach; 1 teaspoon paprika; salt & fresh ground pepper; 4 -8 toothpicks, to hold prepared stuffing

Servings: persons

1/4 cup feta cheese
2 tablespoons neufchatel cheese (light cream cheese)
1/2 cup chopped roma tomato
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach
1 teaspoon paprika
salt & fresh ground pepper
4 -8 toothpicks, to hold prepared stuffing

1
In a small bowl, combine feta, cream cheese, tomatos and basil, season with salt, pepper and paprika.
2
Be sure chicken breasts are even thickness, spread cheese mixture along rough side of chicken breast and roll breasts, secure with toothpick.
3
Coat outside of chicken breast with olive oil and again season with salt, pepper and paprika.
4
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet, add chicken cook until brown on all sides, then add 1 cup chicken broth and simmer until chicken is cooked through, and juices run clear.
5
Remove chicken and keep warm.
6
In the same skillet, add 1 cup chicken broth and bring to a boil, add spinach and cook until just limp.
7
To serve, divide the spinach among 4 plates and add chicken breasts to top,
8
Add a bit of zest with fresh lemon juice on top of plates.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup feta cheese, 2 tablespoons neufchatel cheese (light cream cheese), 1/2 cup chopped roma tomato, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Basil & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast 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 Stuffed Chicken Breast

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