LEMONY SPINACH-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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"This is a great recipe to serve to dinner guests; it's really easy to make and guests are always impressed. I usually serve this dish with couscous, rice or garlic mashed potatoes along with a vegetable saute or tossed salad." Pam Nelson - Beaverton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
6-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook onion in 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add the spinach, garlic and vinegar; cook until spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese, lemon zest, salt and pepper., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread spinach mixture over chicken. Roll up and secure with toothpicks., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in remaining oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Md Anarul Islam
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This is the best chicken recipe I have ever tried! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the stuffing was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jaydine Mqorwana
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Esther chisonga
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Elizabeth Marie
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Engie Elkady
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This recipe is delicious! The chicken is moist and tender, and the stuffing is flavorful and cheesy. I highly recommend it.


Iv Iwe Ixv
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under an hour. It's also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


sazikazi dzingwa
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some rotisserie chicken and it turned out great. The stuffing is really versatile and can be made with a variety of different vegetables.


Ardin Ardin Khondokar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is so flavorful. Definitely a keeper!


Sudhir Adhikari
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love the combination of lemon and spinach.


Tochukwu Vanessa
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and raved about the stuffing. I highly recommend this recipe.


james lumwamu
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the spinach and lemon stuffing was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.