Chicken breasts stuffed with feta cheese
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This dish is very quick and easy to prepare. Yet it turns out so delicious that you'll want to cook it very often. Most importantly, don't overcook the chicken breasts. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the feta cheese into small cubes and mix with oregano for the filling.
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Step 2
2. To prepare the chicken breasts, you will need a very sharp knife. Make a cut in the fillet to create a pocket-like opening.
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Step 3
3. Fill the resulting pockets with feta cheese. Secure the pockets with toothpicks and season the top of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
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Step 4
4. Sear each chicken breast in a skillet on both sides. Cook each side over medium heat for 5-6 minutes. Then reduce the heat, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the chicken breasts simmer until fully cooked.
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Step 5
5. The chicken breasts are ready. Now it's time to prepare the sauce. Pour the broth into the skillet where the chicken was cooked and stir over medium heat. Add lemon juice and butter to the broth. Simmer over high heat for about 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Place the chicken breasts on a plate and pour the sauce over them. Serve with rice or pasta as a side dish.