Better Greek Chicken Recipe

Name: Better Greek Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) packagecrumbled feta cheese (1 cup); 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced; 6 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lb.); ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 medium tomatoes, diced; 2 cups loosedly packed spinach leaves, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1 (4 ounce) packagecrumbled feta cheese (1 cup)
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced
6 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lb.)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 medium tomatoes, diced
2 cups loosedly packed spinach leaves, coarsely chopped

1
In a small bowl, mix the cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, and oregano with a fork until smooth.
2
Place chicken in a large heavy-duty freezer bag.
3
Pound the chicken to 1/2-inch thickness.
4
Remove chicken and discard bag.
5
With a knife or a small metal spatula, spread the cheese mixture over the inside of each chicken breast half to within 1/2 inch of the edge.
6
Fold the chicken breast in half crosswise to enclose filling and secure with a wooden toothpick.
7
On a plate, mix the salt, garlic powder, pepper and 1 TB flour and use this to coat the chicken.
8
Heat oil on medium-high heat in a 12-inch skillet (it doesn't have to be nonstick).
9
Add chicken to the hot oil and cook until golden brown on both sides, turning only once.
10
While chicken is cooking, mix the chicken broth and remaining flour in a small bowl or measuring cup until smooth.
11
Add the broth mixture, tomato and spinach to skillet with the chicken.
12
Heat to boiling over high heat.
13
Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 8-10 minutes until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center.
14
Remove toothpicks and discard.
15
Serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 ounce) packagecrumbled feta cheese (1 cup), 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced, and more.

Yes, Better Greek Chicken 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.

Better Greek Chicken

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