Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast Food

COUSCOUS STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH FETA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND KALAMATA OLIVES

Steps:

• For the couscous: In saucepan over medium heat add olive oil, when hot, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and saute a few minutes more. Add olives and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the box of couscous, turn off heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork, and season with salt and pepper. Spread 2 cups on large plate, add in 1/2 pound feta, and let cool. Keep the remaining hot to serve with chicken. (Put in covered casserole and reheat in oven last 10 minutes with chicken.)
• For the chicken: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Trim chicken with a boning knife, if needed. Start at top of breast and carefully make a lengthwise cut from top to bottom and making a pocket about 2 inches, making sure not to pierce the other side of the breast. When couscous is cool enough to handle, carefully spoon couscous mixture into pocket. Even out the stuffing by gently moving it around with your hands. Wipe off any excess couscous from outside of breasts and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil and butter in saute pan and brown off both sides of chicken. Place chicken on baking sheet and place in oven for 20 minutes.
• While chicken is baking, make the sauce.
• For the sauce: In saute pan that you cooked chicken breasts in, heat and add garlic. Deglaze with white wine and add lemon juice. Reduce by one third. Add in sun-dried tomatoes, let reduce for 2 to 3 minutes, add the olives, turn off heat, add the butter and stir to combine.
• To serve, place couscous from oven on plate, cut chicken breast in half, top with sauce, crumble remaining feta cheese over.

SPINACH & FETA STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Loosen the skin from the chicken. Drain the spinach in a sieve and press out as much water as possible. Mix with the feta and a little black pepper, then stuff between the flesh and skin of the chicken, smoothing the skin back over the stuffing. Season the chicken all over with a little salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan with a lid. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and fry until the skin is browned. Turn it over and cook on the other side, then add the pine nuts and fry until lightly toasted. Add 6 tbsp water, then cover for 15-20 mins until the chicken is cooked through.

FETA CHEESE AND BACON STUFFED BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a small bowl combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix together. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour oil mixture over chicken.
• Stuff each chicken breast with 1 slice feta cheese and 1 slice bacon. Secure open sides with toothpicks.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes.

FETA-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place a tablespoon of feta cheese on each chicken breast half; roll up and secure with toothpicks. Coat with bread crumbs. Place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Immediately drizzle vinegar and oil over chicken. Discard toothpicks. Garnish with tomatoes and basil.

FETA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Place chicken breasts between 2 pieces of waxed paper. Gently pound chicken with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick; remove wax paper. Place 1 ounce of feta cheese in the center of each chicken breast, and fold in half.
• Spread 2 tablespoons bread crumbs in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange chicken in the dish, and top with remaining bread crumbs.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

CHICKEN WITH FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine feta and oregano. Make a pocket in chicken breasts: Holding chicken flat with palm of one hand, make an incision in thicker side of each breast with a paring knife. Carefully pivot the knife to create a deep pocket, keeping the other side of the chicken breast intact. Stuff pockets with feta mixture, dividing evenly; generously season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook until browned on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes per side.
• Cover skillet, and continue cooking until chicken is opaque throughout and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 160 degrees. about 5 minutes more. Remove chicken to a platter, and keep warm.
• To the skillet, add chicken stock, and cook, stirring up brown bits with a wooden spoon until reduced slightly. Add lemon juice and butter. Reduce the heat to low, and swirl pan until butter is melted, and sauce is slightly thickened. Serve chicken drizzled with sauce.

SPINACH & FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• In saucepan, cook spinach and garlic til spinach is tender; drain; set aside.
• Place chicken breasts between 2 peices of plastic wrap. Pound with mallet to 1/4" thickness. Remove from wrap.
• Spoon 1/4 of spinach and garlic mix onto center ofeach chicken breast; top with 1 TB of the feta. Fold long sides in, then roll up from the short end. Secure with wooden toothpicks. Coat chicken with non-stick cooking spray or brush with olive oil; sprinkle with lemon pepper and oregano.
• Transfer chicken to shallow baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes or til chicken is no longer pink (170°F). If desired, top with chopped parsley and additional crumbled feta.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST W/FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
• Crumble Feta Cheese into a medium sized bowl.
• Put Italian Seasoning in palm and crush it as you sprinkle it over the cheese as this releases more flavor.
• Add garlic & onion powder, salt & pepper.
• Mix together with fork.
• Turn the breast so that the thickest part is facing you.
• With a sharp knife cut a pocket in the breast - make sure you don't cut all the way through on any of the three sides. You can cut right along the rib which I find is much easier.
• Separate the Feta Mixture into 6 equal portions (or whatever amount of breasts you are making). Stuff each portion of the Feta Mixture into the pocket of one breast.
• Flatten the mixture by pressing down on the top part of the pocket then slightly pull the top of the pocket over the cheese. As it cooks the meat will contract a little bit and the cheese will 'pop' out. If you don't cover it the cheese will spill out all over the place.
• Spray boiler pan with Cooking Spray & place chicken on pan.
• Cook for no more than 45 minutes or chicken will be tough & dry.

FETA-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness. Place a tablespoon of crumbled feta cheese on each chicken breast; roll up and secure with toothpicks. Coat with the seasoned bread crumbs.
• Place seam side down in a greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with the remaining feta cheese.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear. Combine the balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and drizzle over the chicken. Discard the toothpicks. Garnish with sliced plum tomatoes and fresh basil.

FETA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Use a sharp knife to slice a pocket in the thickest part of each chicken breast.
• Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
• Cut feta block into 10 slices crosswise, then cut in half again lengthwise. Roll each piece of feta in the bread crumb mixture to coat. Stuff 2 pieces coated feta into the pocket of each chicken breast. Season breasts with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add chicken and cook until cheese is melted and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove to a plate and keep warm while cooking remaining chicken.
• Slice chicken at a 45-degree angle and arrange on a plate. Sprinkle with crumbled feta.

BACON-FETA STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Carefully cut a slit in the deepest part of each chicken breast. Fill with bacon and cheese; secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil., Drain one can of tomatoes; add to skillet. Stir in the remaining tomatoes; sprinkle with basil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Simmer, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 165°, and the tomato mixture is thickened, 5 minutes longer. Discard toothpicks.

FETA AND BACON STUFFED CHICKEN WITH ONION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned but still soft. Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet, and cool the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, mix the bacon together with the feta cheese, 3 tablespoons of sour cream, oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
• Lay a chicken breast flat onto your work surface. Use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to cut a 2-inch pocket in the chicken breast. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Spoon the bacon mixture into the pockets. Pour the flour, egg, and bread crumbs into separate, shallow dishes. Gently press the chicken breasts into the flour to coat. Dip each into the beaten egg, then press into bread crumbs.
• Reheat the bacon grease over medium heat. Brown the chicken breasts on both sides in the hot fat, about 2 minutes per side. Reserve the bacon grease in the pan. Place the breasts on a baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink and the filling is hot, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Meanwhile, place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
• While the potatoes are boiling, cook the onion in the remaining bacon grease over medium heat until very tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Once the potatoes are done, mash together with the onion, butter, and remaining 3 tablespoons of sour cream. Serve the chicken breasts accompanied by the mashed potatoes.

CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH FETA CHEESE, SUN-DRIED TOMATO

Steps:

• Sauté garlic and red bell pepper, in Olive Oil, for about 3 minutes (just enough to"combine" the flavors).
• Put aside to cool.
• In a bowl, combine Feta cheese, breadcrumbs, thyme, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic and red pepper mixture.
• Toss until well mixed (this will be your "stuffing").
• Lay a flattened piece of chicken breast on a cutting board or your counter.
• Put a 1/4 of the above mixture on the flattened chicken breast like you would be making a burrito and roll as tight as you can get it.
• Secure it with a toothpick or butcher string.
• Place chicken breast "roll" on a baking sheet (I spray it with Pam so it doesn't stick), brush with olive oil (this gives it a nice golden brown texture), and season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cook for about 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 180°F.
• I guess you could try it on a grill, but I never attempted it yet!
• Garnish with chopped green onion and serve hot.

BACON AND FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool, then crumble into small pieces.
• Mix bacon and feta together in small bowl.
• Cut a 2 to 3 inch slit lengthwise in the side of the chicken breast creating a pocket, and fill with mixture. Secure shut with toothpicks.
• Place chicken in slow cooker, then add tomatoes and basil.
• Cook on High until chicken is no longer pink in the middle, about three hours.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FETA, SPINACH, AND HAM

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts with salt & pepper.
• In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and feta with a fork.
• Fill the chicken breast with the cheese mixture, spinach, and ham. (If you are using butterfly breasts, just fold over and secure with a toothpick. Otherwise make a split along one side of the breast with a knife & stuff the breast).
• To Freeze: Wrap individually, label, and freeze.
• To Prepare: Preheat oven to 350. Place frozen chicken breasts in a baking dish coated with non-stick cooking spray and bake, covered with foil, for one hour or until tender. You can also defrost the chicken breasts and bake them covered for 45-50 min or until tender.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST WITH FETA AND PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Cut a horizontal cross section into each breast, forming a pocket.
• Mix feta cheese, portobello mushrooms, oregano, and garlic together in a small bowl. Stuff 1/2 of the feta mixture into each chicken breast.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, cover, and cook until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Flip and continue to cook, covered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 170 degrees F (77 degrees C), 7 to 10 more minutes.
• Remove the cover and brown chicken until a bit crispy, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
• Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and butter to the skillet. Bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
• Serve hot broth mixture over the stuffed chicken.

CHICKEN STUFFED WITH ASPARAGUS & FETA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet.
• Add remaining oil, asparagus and shallots to skillet; cook and stir 5 min. or until asparagus is crisp-tender, adding garlic to the skillet for the last minute. Stir in feta, 2 Tbsp. parsley and lemon zest; remove from heat.
• Cut lengthwise slice in thickest side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut through to opposite side. Stuff pockets with asparagus mixture; close pockets and secure with wooden toothpicks. Place in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until done (165°F). Cool 5 min. Meanwhile, cook and stir broth, cream cheese and lemon juice in same skillet on medium heat 2 to 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Stir in tarragon and remaining parsley.
• Cut chicken breasts in half. Serve topped with sauce.

BASIL & FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine feta, cream cheese, tomatos and basil, season with salt, pepper and paprika.
• Be sure chicken breasts are even thickness, spread cheese mixture along rough side of chicken breast and roll breasts, secure with toothpick.
• Coat outside of chicken breast with olive oil and again season with salt, pepper and paprika.
• Heat oil in a nonstick skillet, add chicken cook until brown on all sides, then add 1 cup chicken broth and simmer until chicken is cooked through, and juices run clear.
• Remove chicken and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, add 1 cup chicken broth and bring to a boil, add spinach and cook until just limp.
• To serve, divide the spinach among 4 plates and add chicken breasts to top,
• Add a bit of zest with fresh lemon juice on top of plates.