Feta-Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese , about 1 1/2 oz
1 tbsp pine nuts, toasted. see note
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp fresh ground black pepper , to taste
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 1 lb
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves

Directions:

Prepare stuffing: In a 2 qt saucepan over medium heat, heat oil; add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until onion is softened.
Stir in spinach; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until spinach loses some of its moisture.
Stir in feta cheese, pine nuts, dill and pepper.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare chicken rolls: Place chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap using meat mallet or rolling pin, pound to 1/4 inch thickness.
Spread each cut with 1/4 stuffing mixture; roll up, securing with wooden picks or tying in two or three places with kitchen string.
To cook: Spray non-stick skillet with no-stick cooking spray; heat over medium heat.
Add chicken rolls; cook 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.
Add wine, lemon juice and oregano; bring to boil.
Reduce heat to low; simmer.
Cover 8 to 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Using tongs, remove chicken to cutting board.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Remove wooden picks or string; cut each roll into 4 or 5 slices to serve.
NOTE: To toast pine nuts, heat dry small skillet over medium heat.
Add pine nuts cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	207.42 Kcal (868 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.45g	15%
Cholesterol	76.35mg	25%
Sodium	491.99mg	20%
Potassium	420.47mg	9%
Total Carbs	3.89g	1%
Sugars	1.31g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.96g	4%
Protein	25.02g	50%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	79.6mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	121.6 Kcal (509 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.54g	15%
Cholesterol	44.76mg	25%
Sodium	288.42mg	20%
Potassium	246.49mg	9%
Total Carbs	2.28g	1%
Sugars	0.77g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.56g	4%
Protein	14.67g	50%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	5%
Iron	0.3mg	3%
Calcium	46.7mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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