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mediterranean chicken

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

The stuffed chicken looks impressive....you can stuff it a day ahead to make it easier! From Cooking Light

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mediterranean chicken

  • 1/4 c
    hummus, your choice (i prefer some with garlic and some heat!)
  • 1/4 c
    feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 Tbsp
    tomatoes, diced
  • 2 Tbsp
    kalamata olives, diced
  • 4
    chicken breast halves, 6 oz each, skinless and boneless
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil

How To Make mediterranean chicken

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350°.
  • 2
    Combine hummus, feta cheese, diced tomato, and chopped kalamata olives. If your hummus does not have garlic added, add 1 clove minced garlic to your mix.
  • 3
    Cut a 1-inch-wide slit into the thick end of chicken breast halves, and carefully cut down to center of chicken to form a pocket. Divide cheese mixture evenly among pockets. Secure with wooden picks. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  • 4
    Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to pan. Add chicken to pan; sauté for 4 minutes. Turn chicken over.
  • 5
    Bake at 350° for 12 minutes; let stand for 5 minutes.
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