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| Feta/Pine Nut/Broccoli
Stuffed Chicken |
2 chicken breasts
1/4 head of broccoli cut into
small florettes
1 scallion – chopped
1/4 c. feta cheese
2 TBS. pine nuts – toasted
2 TBS. butter
salt and pepper to taste
Place pine nuts in toaster oven at 350° and bake until light
brown - about 10 minutes.
Prepare chicken breast by removing the fat. Taking a serrated
knife, locate the thickest part of the breast and insert the
knife in the side. Angle the knife towards the thin part of
the breast and cut a pocket in the middle of the breast leaving
only a small outer hole.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Place a small frying pan over medium heat. When the pan is warm,
add 1 TBS. butter and then the scallion and broccoli. Cook for
about 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, place the feta cheese, sautéed vegetables
and the toasted nuts. Season with a little salt and pepper and
mix together.
Stuff each breast with the filling and season each with salt
and pepper.
Return the frying pan to medium high heat and wait until pan
is very warm. Add 1 TBS. of butter (it should turn brown in
the pan). Sear each chicken breast for about 1 minute per side.
Place on a baking sheet pan and finish cooking in oven for 8–10
minutes.
Serve immediately. |
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