Spinach and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The flavors in this dish are amazing, evrything melds so well. This is a super simple meal that will definitley impress! Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts, pounded thin |
1/2 cup goat cheese (such as chevre) |
1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed and drained |
1 small onion, diced |
2 cups chicken broth |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 teaspoon lemon zest |
1/2 cup flour |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped |
2 teaspoons dried thyme |
4 tablespoons roasted red peppers, diced |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon pepper |
12 toothpicks |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300.
2. In a bowl, mix spinach, goat cheese, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper until well combined.
3. Lay pounded chicken breast out and place 1/4 of cheese mixture on top. Roll chicken breast and secure with toothpicks (I usually use about 3 each piece).
4. Dredge chicken in flour and brown on all sides in heated skillet.
5. Remove chicken and place in oven while completing dish.
6. Add 2 tbs. oil in skillet and add garlic, onion, thyme, 1/8 teaspoons salt and red pepper flakes. Cook 3-4 minute then add 1 tbs. flour. Cook 1 minute more.
7. Whisk in stock and cook 4-5 minute until thickened.
8. Add lemon juice, parsley and roasted peppers.
9. When plating, slice each breast about 1/2 inches thick and spoon sauce on top.
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