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Lemon & Spinach Stuffed Basil Chicken Breasts Recipe

Lemon & Spinach Stuffed Basil Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Lemon & Spinach Stuffed Basil Chicken Breasts

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 slices lemons, thin & quartered
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp red wine vinegar
2/3 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 tsp lemon pepper

Directions:

Cut deep pocket in side of each chicken breast. Be careful not to pierce top and bottom.
Place 2 quarters of the lemon slice, and a fourth of the basil and spinach in pocket of each breast.
Thread wooden toothpicks along the side to close the chicken. Sprinkle with lemon pepper.
Heat oven to 200°F.
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken to skillet & cook on each side until golden brown (3-5 minutes per side).
Add vinegar & broth, and bring to boil. reduce heat & simmer for 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
Remove breasts from skillet and place in baking dish in oven to keep warm.
Continue cooking sauce until reduced to a thick syrup. Add salt & pepper.
Remove chicken from oven and place on individual plates. Spoon sauce over each & serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	119.1 Kcal (499 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.48g	13%
Cholesterol	17.32mg	6%
Sodium	749.18mg	31%
Potassium	204.92mg	4%
Total Carbs	4.6g	2%
Sugars	1.07g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.63g	7%
Protein	7.49g	15%
Vitamin C	16.9mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	47.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	83.28 Kcal (349 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.93g	13%
Cholesterol	12.11mg	6%
Sodium	523.86mg	31%
Potassium	143.29mg	4%
Total Carbs	3.22g	2%
Sugars	0.75g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.14g	7%
Protein	5.24g	15%
Vitamin C	11.8mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	0.5mg	4%
Calcium	33.5mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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