Spinach Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
September 4, 2021
These simple stuffed chicken breasts are perfect for company!
SERVINGS
8
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
45 min
Ingredients
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9ounces frozen spinach
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3tablespoons olive oil, divided
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2teaspoons minced garlic
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2tablespoons dry sun-dried tomatoes
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1/4cup water
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1/2cup crumbled feta cheese
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1/2cup whole milk ricotta
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1/2teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
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3tablespoons basil, divided, cut into fine ribbons
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2pounds organic boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 4 breasts)
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1/8teaspoon salt
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1/4teaspoon black pepper
Directions
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1
Put frozen spinach in a pan with garlic and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes, letting the spinach defrost and pulling it apart with a spatula.
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2
Turn heat to medium and continue to cook 5 more minutes until quite dry (liquid has been cooked out of spinach). Transfer spinach to a mixing bowl.
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3
Reconstitute sun-dried tomatoes by bringing them to a boil with ¼ cup water in a small sauce pan. Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and finely chop.
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4
To the spinach, add feta cheese, ricotta, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon zest and 2 tablespoons basil.
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5
Cut a pocket into the thickest part of the chicken breasts, being careful not to cut all the way through.
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6
Stuff breasts with filling and close pockets with toothpicks; season with salt and pepper.
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7
Heat a wide skillet (one that has a lid) over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
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8
Nestle breasts in pan (it’s okay if they are touching) and sauté for 2 minutes on each side.
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9
Turn chicken over again, add ⅓ cup of water, turn heat to low and cover the pan.
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10
Continue cooking for 4 minutes on one side and then 5 minutes on the other, making sure to cover the pan during cooking (approximately 13 minutes total cooking time).
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11
Let rest for 5 minutes, remove toothpicks, cut breasts in half and serve.