Chicken Stuffed with Goat Cheese Recipe

Name: Chicken Stuffed with Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces goat (chevre) cheese; 24 ounces chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless 4 breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness; 1 tablespoon basil chopped fresh; 1/2 teaspoon thyme chopped fresh; 1 tablespoon sundried tomatoes minced, soaked in hot water, drained; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 x egg whites beaten; 1/2 cup cracker crumbs seasoned with 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1 1/4 cups Red Bell Pepper Sauce, prepared (click to view recipe); 1 x nonstick cooking spray; 1 x basil for garnish; 1 x parsley leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

4 ounces goat (chevre) cheese
24 ounces chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless 4 breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
1 tablespoon basil chopped fresh
1/2 teaspoon thyme chopped fresh
1 tablespoon sundried tomatoes minced, soaked in hot water, drained
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 x egg whites beaten
1/2 cup cracker crumbs seasoned with 1/2 tsp dried basil
1 1/4 cups Red Bell Pepper Sauce, prepared (click to view recipe)
1 x nonstick cooking spray
1 x basil for garnish
1 x parsley leaves for garnish

1
In medium bowl combine cheese, basil, thyme, tomatoes and olive oil.
2
Divide into four equal portions and form into small logs.
3
Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper on both sides.
4
Place cheese log on each flattened chicken breast and roll chicken around cheese.
5
Dip each roll in egg white and roll in seasoned crumbs.
6
Place seam-side down in baking dish with lid; cover.
7
Bake in preheated 350F (180C) F oven 20 minutes.
8
Uncover and spray chicken with olive oil flavored nonstick cooking spray.
9
Increase oven temperature to 450F (230C) and bake additional 10 minutes.
10
To serve: Cut each chicken breast into four slices and spoon red pepper sauce over top.
11
Garnish with basil or parsley.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces goat (chevre) cheese, 24 ounces chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless 4 breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness, 1 tablespoon basil chopped fresh, 1/2 teaspoon thyme chopped fresh, and more.

Yes, Chicken Stuffed with Goat Cheese 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Stuffed with Goat Cheese

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Variations & substitutions

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