Athenian Chicken: Inspired by the Flavors of Greece

A quick Greek-inspired chicken features tender breasts stuffed with fresh herbs and feta, offering a delightful tartness.

Category Tags:

DinnerEntreeMain Course

Cuisine Tags:

Greek

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.

  2. Pound chicken breasts to a uniform 3/8-inch thickness.

  3. Combine 3 tablespoons of minced herbs with garlic and 1/3 of the feta cheese.

  4. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Spread half of the herb-cheese mixture on each, roll up, and secure with twine or toothpicks.

  5. Heat oil in a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken rolls on two sides for about 3 minutes per side.

  6. Turn the unbrowned side down and place the skillet in the oven. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes.

  7. Remove chicken from the skillet, transfer to a plate, and tent with foil.

  8. Add wine to the skillet over medium heat, scrape up browned bits, and reduce by half.

  9. Stir in half and half and bring to a simmer. Add the remaining herbs (reserving some for garnish), feta, white pepper, and lemon juice. Cook for 30 seconds.

  10. Plate the chicken, remove twine or toothpicks, pour the sauce over, and garnish with reserved herbs.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 529 kcal
Carbohydrate: 41 g
Cholesterol: 140 mg
Fiber: 12 g
Protein: 48 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Sodium: 493 mg
Sugar: 13 g
Fat: 21 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g