Greek Spinach-Stuffed Chicken
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 517
- Total Fat
- 12 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 3 grams
- Cholesterol
- 108 milligrams
- Sodium
- 465 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 50 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 5 grams
- Protein
- 51 grams
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 25 min
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups chopped baby spinach (about 8 ounces)
1/4 cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (8 to 10 ounces each), trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
8 ounces ditalini (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
Directions
- Combine 2 cups spinach, the feta and 3 tablespoons water in a bowl. Insert a paring knife into the thickest part of each chicken breast, cutting along the side to make a deep 2-inch-wide pocket. Stuff the spinach mixture into the pockets.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet, rounded-side down, and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add the chicken broth, vinegar and sun-dried tomatoes. Partially cover and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ditalini and cook as the label directs. Put the remaining 1 1/2 cups spinach in a colander; drain the ditalini over the spinach to wilt it. Return to the pot.
- Remove the chicken to a cutting board and slice. Add the pan sauce to the ditalini along with the mint and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss. Serve with the chicken.