Chicken Pockets Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Poblanos,

Name: Chicken Pockets Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Poblanos, and Andouille with Creole Mustard Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces chopped andouille sausage, casings removed, (1 cup); 5 ounces soft goat cheese; 2 each roasted poblanos, small diced; 1/4 cup shaved green onions; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fine ground black pepper; 4 skinned and bone chicken breast halves, pounded very thin; 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise; 1/2 cup Creole mustard; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup shaved green onions; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

8 ounces chopped andouille sausage, casings removed, (1 cup)
5 ounces soft goat cheese
2 each roasted poblanos, small diced
1/4 cup shaved green onions
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fine ground black pepper
4 skinned and bone chicken breast halves, pounded very thin
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise
1/2 cup Creole mustard
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup shaved green onions
Salt and pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
3
Combine the andouille, goat cheese, poblanos, green onions, shallots, garlic, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix until thoroughly blended.
4
Spread the chicken breast on a flat surface and sprinkle each, top side only, with Essence.
5
Place a heaping 1/3 cup of the stuffing on half of each chicken breast and fold the other half over the stuffing and pinch the edges together.
6
Brush the tops with the oil and sprinkle with the remaining Essence.
7
Place the pockets on the baking sheet and bake until the chicken is golden brown, for about 18 minutes.
8
Place the aioli in a small bowl in the center of a platter and arrange the pockets, which should be cut on the bias around the aioli.
9
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
10
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
11
Combine the mayonnaise, Creole mustard, garlic, and green onions together.
12
Season with salt and pepper.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces chopped andouille sausage, casings removed, (1 cup), 5 ounces soft goat cheese, 2 each roasted poblanos, small diced, 1/4 cup shaved green onions, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pockets Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Poblanos, and Andouille with Creole Mustard Aioli falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken Pockets Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Poblanos, and Andouille with Creole Mustard Aioli

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