Lemon & Spinach Stuffed Basil Chicken Breasts

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 2 slices lemons, thin & quartered
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2/3 cup fat-free chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper

Recipe

• 1 cut deep pocket in side of each chicken breast. be careful not to pierce top and bottom.
• 2 place 2 quarters of the lemon slice, and a fourth of the basil and spinach in pocket of each breast.
• 3 thread wooden toothpicks along the side to close the chicken. sprinkle with lemon pepper.
• 4 heat oven to 200°f.
• 5 heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
• 6 add chicken to skillet & cook on each side until golden brown (3-5 minutes per side).
• 7 add vinegar & broth, and bring to boil. reduce heat & simmer for 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
• 8 remove breasts from skillet and place in baking dish in oven to keep warm.
• 9 continue cooking sauce until reduced to a thick syrup. add salt & pepper.
• 10 remove chicken from oven and place on individual plates. spoon sauce over each & serve.