Basil Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes

SPINACH TOMATO FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Use a sharp knife to slice a pocket into the sides of each chicken breast. Make sure you don't cut all the way through, just enough to create a place for the spinach mixture to go.
• Season both sides of each chicken breast with 3/4 teaspoon salt, paprika and garlic powder. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl combine the sun dried tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese, shallots, garlic, basil, panko, oregano, parmesan cheese, salt and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
• Mix well and set aside.
• Divide spinach mixture between the chicken breasts and stuff into each, about 3/4 cup each. If needed, you can use toothpicks to close chicken breast.
• Heat a large, oven-safe or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
• Add the remaining oil and once hot, sear the chicken breasts on each side for about 2 to 3 minutes, until browned.
• Transfer skillet to oven and finish cooking 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
• Remove from oven and tent with foil for 5 minutes before eating.
• Remove toothpicks and eat right away.

BASIL & FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine feta, cream cheese, tomatos and basil, season with salt, pepper and paprika.
• Be sure chicken breasts are even thickness, spread cheese mixture along rough side of chicken breast and roll breasts, secure with toothpick.
• Coat outside of chicken breast with olive oil and again season with salt, pepper and paprika.
• Heat oil in a nonstick skillet, add chicken cook until brown on all sides, then add 1 cup chicken broth and simmer until chicken is cooked through, and juices run clear.
• Remove chicken and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, add 1 cup chicken broth and bring to a boil, add spinach and cook until just limp.
• To serve, divide the spinach among 4 plates and add chicken breasts to top,
• Add a bit of zest with fresh lemon juice on top of plates.

SPINACH & FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• In saucepan, cook spinach and garlic til spinach is tender; drain; set aside.
• Place chicken breasts between 2 peices of plastic wrap. Pound with mallet to 1/4" thickness. Remove from wrap.
• Spoon 1/4 of spinach and garlic mix onto center ofeach chicken breast; top with 1 TB of the feta. Fold long sides in, then roll up from the short end. Secure with wooden toothpicks. Coat chicken with non-stick cooking spray or brush with olive oil; sprinkle with lemon pepper and oregano.
• Transfer chicken to shallow baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes or til chicken is no longer pink (170°F). If desired, top with chopped parsley and additional crumbled feta.

FETA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Place chicken breasts between 2 pieces of waxed paper. Gently pound chicken with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick; remove wax paper. Place 1 ounce of feta cheese in the center of each chicken breast, and fold in half.
• Spread 2 tablespoons bread crumbs in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange chicken in the dish, and top with remaining bread crumbs.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

FETA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Use a sharp knife to slice a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast.
• Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
• Cut feta block into 10 slices crosswise, then cut in half again lengthwise. Roll each piece of feta in the bread crumb mixture to coat. Stuff 2 pieces coated feta into the pocket of each chicken breast. Season breasts with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add chicken and cook until cheese is melted and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove to a plate and keep warm while cooking remaining chicken.
• Slice chicken at a 45-degree angle and arrange on a plate. Sprinkle with crumbled feta.

FETA-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place a tablespoon of feta cheese on each chicken breast half; roll up and secure with toothpicks. Coat with bread crumbs. Place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Immediately drizzle vinegar and oil over chicken. Discard toothpicks. Garnish with tomatoes and basil.