Description
Manouri and Herb Stuffed Chicken Breasts is a simple, no fuss, yet delicious summertime meal idea! Try this for dinner tonight with a fresh green salad!
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 pound Manouri Cheese
- 1 sprig Fresh Terragon
- 4 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
- 8 whole Boneless Chicken Breasts
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- ⅛ cups Flour
- 1 cup Low Fat Milk
- ⅔ cups Lemon Juice
Preparation
Heat oven to 375ºF. Coat 9 x 13 baking pan with olive oil.
Crumble cheese into a medium bowl. Roughly chop tarragon and rosemary; add to cheese. Mix well.
Split chicken breast lengthwise about 3/4 through the breast; do not cut in half. Arrange chicken breasts in prepared pan. Fill with cheese-herb mixture and set aside.
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.
Pour sauce over cheese stuffed breasts. Bake at 375ºfor 45 to 50 minutes until chicken registers 160ºF with meat thermometer.
Serve with a fresh green salad.
