Spinach and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

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   Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

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   Add spinach, season with salt and pepper, and cook approximately 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.

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   Put spinach in a small bowl.

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   Zest lemon into bowl.

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   Add goat cheese and combine.

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   Clean and trim chicken breasts.

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    Slice each chicken breast almost in half (but do not cut all the way through).

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    Drizzle a little olive oil into each pocket (about half a teaspoon for each breast) and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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    Divide cheese mixture evenly between both breasts.

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    Secure breast with toothpick(s).

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    Sprinkle some additional salt and pepper on top.

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    3.

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    In a pan, heat remaining Tablespoon of olive oil, add chicken breasts.

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    Cook on each side approximately 3 minutes until chicken begins to brown.

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    In a small (I used a 9x9) baking dish, add browned chicken breasts.

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    Pour broth, wine, and the juice of one lemon evenly around the dish.

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    Cover with foil and bake for approximately 15 minutes(remove foil the last 5 minutes) or until chicken is cooked thoroughly.

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    Remove toothpicks, drizzle with sauce from the baking dish, and serve!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.