SDTGC Stuffed Chicken

What in the world is SDTGC Stuffed Chicken, right?  It's the next best thing to hit your dinner table, that's what!  Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken (with a balsamic reduction and garlic spinach) - sounds fancy shmancy, but it's super simple, so read on.  This recipe requires a minimal amount of ingredients (and preparation) - just set aside about a half hour and get ready to cook some yum.   

What you'll need (Serves 2):

2 Boneless Skinless Organic Chicken Breasts

1/2 cup of Soft Goat Cheese

1/4 cup chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes

3 cups Baby Leaf Spinach

1 Tbsp minced Garlic

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar

1/2 Tsp Sugar (optional)

Get Cookin' Good Lookin':

Rinse the chicken and trim any excess fat.  Cut both breasts in half (long way), leaving them connected at one edge (so you can stuff them and then fold the chicken back over the stuffing).  Mix the goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes together in a bowl and stuff the chicken.  Heat 1/2 Tbsp of minced Garlic and 1/2 Tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet (for about 30 seconds).  Place the chicken in the pan and let cook for about 6-8 minutes on one side before flipping (depending on how thick it is).  Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1/2 Tbsp olive oil and 1/2 Tbsp of minced garlic over medium heat in a separate pan and add the spinach (cover and cook until wilted).  Flip the chicken to cook through the other side and prepare the balsamic reduction: pour vinegar in a pan and turn the heat up to high (if the vinegar comes close to boiling turn the heat down).  Continue to whisk (stir) until the vinegar thickens slightly and add sugar (optional).  The chicken and spinach should be finishing up at this time - go ahead and turn off the burners and grab some plates.  Plate the spinach first, place the chicken on top, and pour your balsamic reduction on top of it all.  If you'd like, sprinkle some fresh lemon juice over the meal.  YUM! (Now all you have to do is recruit someone to wash the dishes.)

Try this dish with one of these additional sides:

• Baked Potato
• Side Salad (check out Super Salads)
• Whole Grain Brown Rice
• White Cannellini Beans

Slow down and enjoy some food: Vienna - Billy Joel