Roasted Feta- Stuffed Chicken Breasts

By á-3514

Ingredients

• 4 ounces grated parmesan cheese (about 1 cup)
• 4 teaspoons grill seasoning of your choice
• 4 ounces feta cheese, in a single block
• 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each) add to shopping list
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• fresh herb sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Oil a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

2. In a shallow bowl or pie pan, stir together the Parmesan and grill seasoning. Set aside. Cut the block of feta into 4 slices.

3. Place a chicken breast on a cutting board. Using a sharp paring knife, cut a horizontal pocket into the fat side of the breast, starting 1/2 inch down from the wide end of the breast and stopping 1/2 inch short of the narrow tip. Repeat for the remaining chicken breasts.

4. Place 1 slice of feta into each pocket, pressing it in firmly. Season each chicken breast lightly with salt and pepper. Dredge the stuffed chicken breasts in the seasoned Parmesan, making sure to coat the chicken thoroughly. Place the coated breasts in the baking dish.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Drizzle evenly over the chicken breasts. Bake for 1 hour, basting with the cooking juices every 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked though and has a golden brown, crisped crust. Serve hot.