GOAT CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS ENJOY DAN:

          GOAT CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

FILLING:

1 cup goat cheese

1/3-cup mozzarella cheese

1/4-cup EACH red chili flakes, and turmeric

 2 garlic cloves, smashed

1 cup fresh baby spinach, washed and drained

1/2-teaspoon EACH sea salt and black pepper

CHICKEN:

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 F)

1.   Heat butter in a skillet over medium-heat when sizzling.

2.   Add spinach and sauté 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

3.   Add goat cheese and cook 2 more minutes.

4.   Meanwhile, make incisions into the chicken breast.

5.   1/2-incision; being careful not to cut through the chicken to form a pocket.

6.   Then stuff each incision with a large spoonful spinach mixture.

7.   Then season it with chili flakes, turmeric, salt, and pepper.

8.   Lightly sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and place the chicken breasts stuffed with goat cheese and spinach on a prepared baking dish.

9.   In preheated oven bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

ENJOY DAN:                                                              FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD!!