Spinach and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

The flavors in this dish are amazing, evrything melds so well. This is a super simple meal that will definitley impress!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  chicken breasts, pounded thin
• 1⁄2 cup  goat cheese (such as chevre)
• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 1  small onion, diced
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2  teaspoons dried thyme
• 4  tablespoons  roasted red peppers, diced
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 12  toothpicks

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300.
2. In a bowl, mix spinach, goat cheese, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper until well combined.
3. Lay pounded chicken breast out and place 1/4 of cheese mixture on top. Roll chicken breast and secure with toothpicks (I usually use about 3 each piece).
4. Dredge chicken in flour and brown on all sides in heated skillet.
5. Remove chicken and place in oven while completing dish.
6. Add 2 tbs. oil in skillet and add garlic, onion, thyme, 1/8 teaspoons salt and red pepper flakes. Cook 3-4 minute then add 1 tbs. flour. Cook 1 minute more.
7. Whisk in stock and cook 4-5 minute until thickened.
8. Add lemon juice, parsley and roasted peppers.
9. When plating, slice each breast about 1/2 inches thick and spoon sauce on top.