Lemon & Spinach Stuffed Basil Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Lemon & Spinach Stuffed Basil Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 2 slices lemons, thin & quartered; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2/3 cup fat-free chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper

Servings: persons

4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 slices lemons, thin & quartered
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2/3 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon pepper

1
Cut deep pocket in side of each chicken breast. Be careful not to pierce top and bottom.
2
Place 2 quarters of the lemon slice, and a fourth of the basil and spinach in pocket of each breast.
3
Thread wooden toothpicks along the side to close the chicken. Sprinkle with lemon pepper.
4
Heat oven to 200u00b0F.
5
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
6
Add chicken to skillet & cook on each side until golden brown (3-5 minutes per side).
7
Add vinegar & broth, and bring to boil. reduce heat & simmer for 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
8
Remove breasts from skillet and place in baking dish in oven to keep warm.
9
Continue cooking sauce until reduced to a thick syrup. Add salt & pepper.
10
Remove chicken from oven and place on individual plates. Spoon sauce over each & 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 2 slices lemons, thin & quartered, 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lemon & Spinach Stuffed Basil 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.

Lemon & Spinach Stuffed Basil Chicken Breasts

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