Basil And Feta Stuffed Chicken Recipes

BASIL & FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine feta, cream cheese, tomatos and basil, season with salt, pepper and paprika.
• Be sure chicken breasts are even thickness, spread cheese mixture along rough side of chicken breast and roll breasts, secure with toothpick.
• Coat outside of chicken breast with olive oil and again season with salt, pepper and paprika.
• Heat oil in a nonstick skillet, add chicken cook until brown on all sides, then add 1 cup chicken broth and simmer until chicken is cooked through, and juices run clear.
• Remove chicken and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, add 1 cup chicken broth and bring to a boil, add spinach and cook until just limp.
• To serve, divide the spinach among 4 plates and add chicken breasts to top,
• Add a bit of zest with fresh lemon juice on top of plates.

CHICKEN STUFFED WITH FETA, BASIL, PINENUTS & CAPSICUM

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to about 200°C.
• Toast the pine nuts until golden. Set aside to cool. (Note: I often do this in the microwave - spray some oil over the pine nuts and cook for about 2 minutes on high, checking them after 1 minute).
• Between two pieces of cling film, pound the chicken fillets until a few mm thick all over.
• Lay the capsicum strips the length of chicken, then place the feta, basil leaves, parmesan and pine nuts in the centre of the fillet.
• Carefully roll the fillets and secure at the end with a toothpick. Secure the side with toothpicks to ensure the filling doesn't drop put.
• Add the flour to a small plastic or ziplock bag. One at a time, place the secured chicken fillets inside the bay, and gently shake to coat the fillets with the flour.
• Break the egg into a shallow bowl, and whisk so the white and yolk are combined. Gently coat the floured fillets in the egg mixture.
• Place the panko or breadcrumbs in a bowl and roll the fillets in the panko until completely covered.
• In a heavy based saucepan, add the oil and heat to medium-hot temperature.
• Add the chicken bundles and cook all sides until golden brown, being careful not to burn the panko. Retain the chicken juices and brown bits in the pan for use with the sauce.
• Transfer the fillets to an oiled oven tray and bake for about 20 minutes.
• While the chicken is baking, place the saucepan back on the heat, and add the wine, cook until boiling. Add the stock and garlic granules, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for at least 15 minutes. If the sauce needs thickening, combine the cornflour and water in a small cup, mix well and then add to the sauce mixture.
• Once the chicken is cooked, place on serving plates and pour the sauce over the chicken, Garnish with spring onion or chives.

FETA-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place a tablespoon of feta cheese on each chicken breast half; roll up and secure with toothpicks. Coat with bread crumbs. Place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Immediately drizzle vinegar and oil over chicken. Discard toothpicks. Garnish with tomatoes and basil.

BACON-FETA STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Carefully cut a slit in the deepest part of each chicken breast. Fill with bacon and cheese; secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil., Drain one can of tomatoes; add to skillet. Stir in the remaining tomatoes; sprinkle with basil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Simmer, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 165°, and the tomato mixture is thickened, 5 minutes longer. Discard toothpicks.

BASIL AND FETA STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Marinade/Rub: Finely chop the basil leaves and put them in a bowl. Add olive oil and stir. Sprinkle mixed garlic on top and add a pinch of salt. Chill in the refrigerator over night.
• Preheat oven to 355 degrees. Take the chicken and put your prepared rub on the chicken breasts. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top to taste. Lay out the breasts, once the rub is on, and place feta in the middle of the breast. Take the chicken and wrap it around the feta, making a roll. Secure together with a tooth pick (some of the feta may fall out so once the roll is secured stuff the chicken with more feta). Warp one slice of prosciutto around the rolled chicken. Secure with string.
• Place chicken on a greased baking pan. Put the chicken in the oven for 35-40 minutes. That's it and enjoy!

FETA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Place chicken breasts between 2 pieces of waxed paper. Gently pound chicken with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick; remove wax paper. Place 1 ounce of feta cheese in the center of each chicken breast, and fold in half.
• Spread 2 tablespoons bread crumbs in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange chicken in the dish, and top with remaining bread crumbs.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

BACON AND FETA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool, then crumble into small pieces.
• Mix bacon and feta together in small bowl.
• Cut a 2 to 3 inch slit lengthwise in the side of the chicken breast creating a pocket, and fill with mixture. Secure shut with toothpicks.
• Place chicken in slow cooker, then add tomatoes and basil.
• Cook on High until chicken is no longer pink in the middle, about three hours.