Manouri and Herb Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Total Steps
11
Ingredients
9
Tools Needed
1
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- 8 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 pounds manouri cheese
- 1 sprig fresh tarragon
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cups low fat milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cups lemon juice
- 1/8 cups flour
Instructions
Step 1
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Step 2
Crumble cheese into a medium bowl. Roughly chop tarragon and rosemary; add to cheese. Mix well.
Step 3
Split chicken breast lengthwise about 3/4 through the breast; do not cut in half.
Step 4
Coat 9″ x 13″ baking pan with the olive oil.
Step 5
Arrange chicken breasts in olive oil coated pan.
Step 6
Fill with cheese/herb mixture and set aside.
Step 7
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium high heat. Whisk in flour. Slowly pour in milk and whisk for about 4 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Slowly pour in lemon juice and lower heat to medium. Whisk constantly for another 3 to 4 minutes until mixture thickens.
Step 8
Pour sauce over cheese stuffed breasts.
Step 9
Bake at 375 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes until chicken registers 160 degrees with meat thermometer
Step 10
Serve with a fresh green salad.
Step 11
Serves 8