Chicken Stuffed with Asparagus and Feta
- 2 Tbsp. oil, divided
- 4 bone-in chicken breasts (2-1/2 lb./1.1 kg)
- 1/2 lb. (225 g) fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Cracker Barrel Crumbled Feta Cheese with Oregano, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Black Pepper
- 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, divided
- zest and juice from 1 lemon, divided
- 1/2 cup 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
- 125 g (1/2 of 250-g pkg.) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, cubed
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh tarragon
- Heat oven to 400F.
- Heat 1 Tbsp.
- oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add chicken; cook 4 min.
- on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove from skillet.
- Add remaining oil, asparagus and shallots to skillet; cook and stir 5 min.
- or until asparagus is crisp-tender, adding garlic to the skillet for the last minute.
- Stir in feta, 2 Tbsp.
- parsley and lemon zest; remove from heat.
- Cut lengthwise slice in thickest side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut through to opposite side.
- Stuff pockets with asparagus mixture; close pockets and secure with wooden toothpicks.
- Place in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 20 to 25 min.
- or until done (165F).
- Cool 5 min.
- Meanwhile, cook and stir broth, cream cheese and lemon juice in same skillet on medium heat 2 to 3 min.
- or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
- Stir in tarragon and remaining parsley.
- Cut chicken breasts in half.
- Serve topped with sauce.
oil, chicken, lengths, shallot, garlic, oregano, fresh parsley, lemon, cream cheese, tarragon
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/chicken-stuffed-asparagus-feta-171171.aspx (may not work)