Greek Chicken

Submitted by JeriBinNC

"This is very tasty, and healthy, too!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1⁄4 lb feta cheese, crumbled (fat-free is ok)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 - 1 1⁄2 cup chicken stock (start with the smaller amount so it's not too runny)
• 2 cups loosely packed torn fresh spinach leaves (I use more like 6 cups)
• 1 ripe tomatoes, chopped (I use more tomato, too)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. (Adjust/add/change the seasonings to suit your taste.).
2. In a small bowl, combine cheese, lemon juice, and oregano. Set aside.
3. With a meat mallet, pound each chicken breast to 1/2" thickness. Spread cheese mixture on each chicken breast, leaving 1/2" border, then fold each breast in half, securing with toothpicks. (You could also roll these, if you prefer.) Season with salt and pepper.
4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken breasts on each side, then pour stock over them. Add spinach and tomato to skillet and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is done. Discard toothpicks before serving.
5. Note: If sauce is too runny, whisk a little flour or cornstarch in a bowl with some water till smooth; add this to the sauce and heat till it reaches the desired consistency.

Reviews

[Crafty Lady 13]

This made for a nice change of pace from my usual chicken dishes. Instead of the dried oregano, I used Recipe ##385091. Other than than, I followed the recipe as written. Made for My-3-Chefs June 2012.