SPINACH AND FETA STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Use a sharp knife to slice a pocket into the sides of each chicken breast. Make sure you don't cut all the way through, just enough to create a place for the spinach mixture to go.
• Season both sides of each chicken breast with 3/4 teaspoon salt, paprika and garlic powder. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl combine the sun dried tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese, shallots, garlic, basil, panko, oregano, parmesan cheese, salt and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
• Mix well and set aside.
• Divide spinach mixture between the chicken breasts and stuff into each, about 3/4 cup each. If needed, you can use toothpicks to close chicken breast.
• Heat a large, oven-safe or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
• Add the remaining oil and once hot, sear the chicken breasts on each side for about 2 to 3 minutes, until browned.
• Transfer skillet to oven and finish cooking 12 to 15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
• Remove from oven and tent with foil for 5 minutes before eating.
• Remove toothpicks and eat right away.

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan. Add onion; cook 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat; stir in dill, spinach, and feta cheese. Cool 10 minutes. Cut a horizontal slit through the center of each chicken breast to form a pocket. Stuff each pocket evenly with spinach mixture. Close pockets with toothpicks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil to pan. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes. Turn chicken. Cover pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done.