One-Pot Feta Chicken with Squash and Zucchini

Pennie can be found sharing at The Accidental Blogger, a space where she opens up about some of the things that interest her most – like travel, cooking, canning, jewelry and writing. This recipe was originally featured there.

It’s a delight that during the summer, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) boxes are often filled with squash and zucchini. With that I find myself looking for new ways to prepare these delicious veggies.

But do not fear – because I absolutely don’t mind! Squash and zucchini are both, versatile and tasty.

This one-pot main dish might help you find something new to do with your next batch.

This is a process, not a written-in-stone recipe. Don’t run to the grocery to buy what you don’t have for this! Use a different cheese, a different herb. Heck! Use a thick pork chop if you don’t have chicken breasts!

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (patted dry, lightly seasoned, lightly pounded, and slit open to create a cavity)
• 1 c. feta cheese
• 2-4 tbsp fresh chopped oregano and/or thyme
• 1 tbsp grated onion OR 3 tbsp chopped green onion
• 2 tbsp chopped sweet pepper (I used pimiento)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 zucchini and/or squash, sliced
• ½ c. white wine
• 1 tbsp honey

Process

• Prepare the chicken breasts: pat dry, season (I used herbs, no salt), pound, and split.
• Blend the cheese with the herbs, onion, and pepper.
• Stuff the cheese mixture in the cavity of the chicken.
• Heat oil in pan.
• Brown stuffed chicken on both sides (2-3 minutes each side)
• Add squash and zucchini, sauté between the chicken for about 3 minutes.
• Add wine and stir to dissolve brown bits.
• Drizzle honey over chicken and vegetables.
• Cover and lower heat.
• Allow chicken and vegetables to cook for about 10 minutes.

Use the juices to make a gravy or as a broth to cook rice. Can’t you just smell the flavors combining? I hope you’ll give this recipe a try. Enjoy it! And be sure to let me know how it turns out.

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