Spinach And Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast - cooking recipe

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
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 300.
    In a bowl, mix spinach, goat cheese, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper until well combined.
    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).
    Dredge chicken in flour and brown on all sides in heated skillet.
    Remove chicken and place in oven while completing dish.
    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.
    Whisk in stock and cook 4-5 minute until thickened.
    Add lemon juice, parsley and roasted peppers.
    When plating, slice each breast about 1/2 inches thick and spoon sauce on top.

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