Lemony Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

By jennKI

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
• 3 teaspoons Extra Virgin 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)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 20 min.

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.

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.