Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken with Lemon Sauce
Tender chicken breasts filled with spinach and feta cheese, smothered in a zesty lemon sauce. Perfectly paired with roasted potatoes and a crisp green salad.
ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup flour, for dredging
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
steps
- 1.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2.
In a small bowl, mix together spinach, feta cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3.
Cut a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Stuff with spinach mixture.
- 4.
Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour.
- 5.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts on both sides, until golden brown.
- 6.
Transfer seared chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- 7.
In the same skillet, add lemon juice and chicken broth. Simmer until reduced by half. Add butter and stir until melted.
- 8.
Serve stuffed chicken breasts with lemon sauce and any additional sides.
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