Better Greek Chicken
- 1 (4 ounce) packagecrumbled feta cheese (1 cup)
- 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced
- 6 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lb.)
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 12 teaspoon garlic powder
- 14 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups loosedly packed spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
- In a small bowl, mix the cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, and oregano with a fork until smooth.
- Place chicken in a large heavy-duty freezer bag.
- Pound the chicken to 1/2-inch thickness.
- Remove chicken and discard bag.
- With a knife or a small metal spatula, spread the cheese mixture over the inside of each chicken breast half to within 1/2 inch of the edge.
- Fold the chicken breast in half crosswise to enclose filling and secure with a wooden toothpick.
- On a plate, mix the salt, garlic powder, pepper and 1 TB flour and use this to coat the chicken.
- Heat oil on medium-high heat in a 12-inch skillet (it doesn't have to be nonstick).
- Add chicken to the hot oil and cook until golden brown on both sides, turning only once.
- While chicken is cooking, mix the chicken broth and remaining flour in a small bowl or measuring cup until smooth.
- Add the broth mixture, tomato and spinach to skillet with the chicken.
- Heat to boiling over high heat.
- Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 8-10 minutes until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center.
- Remove toothpicks and discard.
- Serve.
feta cheese, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, chicken, salt, garlic, fresh coarse ground black pepper, flour, olive oil, chicken broth, tomatoes, spinach
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/better-greek-chicken-125494 (may not work)