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Lemony Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Lemony Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
“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
4 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 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 peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook onion in 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat
  • for 15-20 minutes or until onion is golden brown, stirring
  • frequently. Add the spinach, garlic and vinegar; cook 1 minute
  • longer. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the
  • cheese, lemon peel, 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 chicken juices run clear.
  • Discard toothpicks. Yield: 4 servings.
© Taste of Home 2012

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Lemony Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed chicken breast half equals 253 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 337 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 37 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
© Taste of Home 2012