Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Name: Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup walnut halves; 1/4 cup fresh goat cheese, softened; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 garlic clove, minced; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 2 tablespoons walnut oil; 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1/4 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup fresh goat cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast for 6 minutes, until fragrant.
3
Let cool, then chop.
4
In a small bowl, mash the goat cheese with the lemon zest, garlic and half of the walnuts; season with salt and pepper.
5
Using a small knife, cut a pocket in the side of each chicken breast; keep the pocket opening as small as possible.
6
Stuff the chicken breasts with the mixture and gently press to flatten them.
7
In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
8
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until browned, about 6 minutes.
9
Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the chicken for 5 minutes.
10
Transfer the chicken breasts to a platter and keep warm.
11
Add the lemon juice and stock to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the pan.
12
Simmer for 3 minutes.
13
Stir in the walnut oil, parsley and the remaining chopped walnuts.
14
Transfer the chicken breasts to plates, spoon the walnut sauce on top and serve.

280

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup walnut halves, 1/4 cup fresh goat cheese, softened, 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken 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.

Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken

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