Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Artichokes, Lemon And Goat Cheese

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
Browning the chicken on the stovetop and finishing in the oven frees you to put the final touches on the pilaf. Wilt the spinach just before the chicken is done.
TOTAL TIME: 43 MINUTES
QUICK TIP: You can stuff the chicken breasts and chill up to 4 hours before serving.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 1/2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
* 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
* 1 (3-ounce) package herbed goat cheese, softened
* 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
* Cooking spray
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 375°.
# Combine first 6 ingredients; stir well.
# Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
# Top each breast half with 2 tablespoons cheese mixture; roll up jelly-roll fashion.
# Tuck in sides; secure each roll with wooden picks.
# Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
# Add chicken to pan, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
# Wrap handle of pan with foil, and bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until chicken is done.
Yield: 4 servings
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