Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 4 ounces fresh spinach, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 15-ounce can chopped artichoke hearts (about 1 3/4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup plain store-bought hummus
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs*
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Salt & pepper
Instruction
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- In a mixing bowl, mix the spinach, artichokes, garlic, hummus, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs and lemon juice until combined.
- Carefully cut into each chicken breast lengthwise down one side, being careful not to go all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with 3 – 4 tablespoons of the spinach artichoke mixture and, if needed, secure with toothpicks.
- Liberally season the outside of the chicken with salt & pepper.
- Heat a large, cast iron skillet to high heat. Add olive oil and sear chicken until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to the oven and continue cooking until the chicken and filling reaches 165˚F, about 20 minutes.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.