Summer Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Whisper's Note:

This chicken is so tasty and easy to make. I found this wonderful recipe in a newspaper supplement, 1000 Islands Favorites 2005 edition.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• 1 cup feta cheese , crumbled
• ¾ cup roma tomato , seeded and chopped
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon garlic , minced
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Prepare breasts for stuffing by cutting pocket in center.
2. Combine feta, tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, zest, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl.
3. Stuff each breast with 1/4 cup filling.
4. Coat both sides of breast with oil, salt and pepper.
5. Grill chicken, uncovered, 10-12 minutes per side.
6. (Oil the grates before grilling.).
7. If oven cooking, uncovered at 350F for 45 minutes.
8. Let chicken rest, whole and uncut, for 5-10 minutes before serving.