Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1 whole boneless-skinless split chicken breast
  • ¼ cup cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup feta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 5-10 fresh basil leaves (julienned)
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
  • extra basil and lemon wedges (for serving (optional))

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a small sheet pan with foil or parchment.
  • Butterfly the chicken breasts, by cutting a pocket horizontally three-quarters of the way through the thickest side of each chicken breast; set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, feta, lemon zest and juice, garlic and basil. Mix well.
  • Fill each chicken breast with half of the cheese mixture. Close the breast around the cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks, if needed. Smear any extra filling over the outside of the chicken and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place the breasts on the prepared sheet pan. Bake in the oven about 20 to 25 minutes or until done.
  • Let stand 5 minutes. Discard wooden picks and serve with lemon wedges and extra basil.