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Feta and Spinach Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6
Adapted from September issue of SELF magazine...just a little lower in fat and calories than the original.
Ingredients:
10 ounces chicken breasts
2 ounces fat free feta cheese
1/2 cup spinach, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
7 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 tablespoon kalamata olive, chopped
1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Slice chicken breast almost in half, horizontally, and open like a book.
3. Combine cheese and spinach and place inside chicken breast; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Roll chicken breast into tight log and secure with toothpicks.
5. Heat olive oil in ovenproof skillet; brown breasts evenly for 10 minutes total.
6. Add artichoke hearts, olives, and vinegar; cook for two minutes or until vinegar evaporates; add chicken broth.
7. Cover pan tightly with aluminium foil; place in oven and cook for about 12 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
8. Remove from oven; slice chicken into 1/2 inch thick slices and divide dish upon two plates.
By RecipeOfHealth.com