Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Submitted by Shirl J 831

"This recipe comes from a cooking magazine that I got from Toolsie in our last swap."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3⁄4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons black olives, chopped and pitted
• 2 tablespoons red peppers, fine chopped
• 1 tablespoon green onion, fine chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Using a sharp knife, cut chicken in half lengthwise but not all the way through and open like a book.
2. Pound slightly to flatten;set aside.
3. In bowl, toss together cheese, olives, red pepper, green onion, and parsley, 2 tsp of oregano and pepper.
4. Stir in egg mix till combined.
5. Divide mixture among center of each chicken breast.
6. Roll up chicken and secure with toothpick,.
7. In bowl whisk together oil, lemon juice, salt, and remaining oregano.
8. Add chicken breasts and turn gently to coat.
9. Place chicken breasts on grill over medium heat for about 15 minutes, turn occasionally or till thermometer reaches 165°F; let stand 5 minutes, serve.

Reviews

[Rekha Tripathi]

This tasted great and was great on a summer day. my husband said it ws the best dinner yet! Instead of splitting the chicken breasts, I just used extra thin breasts that you get in the store. Worked out great! I just had to tell my husband not to overdo them on the grill!

 

[JarrettnGabis Mom K]

My husband LOVED this recipe!! It was very easy to prepare. I used my George Foreman to cook them and they turned out perfect!! Thanks for this recipe, its a keeper!!