Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Goat Cheese And Sun Dried Tomatoes

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Elegant chicken breasts with a creamy, tangy walnut and sun-dried tomato stuffing.
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Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Goat Cheese And Sun Dried Tomatoes

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 82.0

Description

This elegant main course features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a rich mixture of creamy goat cheese, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and crunchy toasted walnuts. The combination of savory herbs, minced garlic, and sweet onions creates a complex flavor profile that is both comforting and sophisticated. The skin-on chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection before finishing in the oven, ensuring juicy meat and crisp skin. It is a perfect dish for date nights, holiday dinners, or when you want to elevate a weeknight meal. The stuffing holds together beautifully, offering a delightful contrast in textures with every bite.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177&# 194;°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook the minced onion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil over moderate heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a bowl and let it cool completely.
  5. Stir in the toasted walnuts, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled goat cheese, fresh thyme, and fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Gently separate the skin from the meat of each chicken breast half to create a pocket, being careful not to tear the skin.
  7. Divide the stuffing mixture equally among the four chicken breasts, packing it into the pockets and pulling the skin back over to cover completely.
  8. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the cleaned skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
  9. Place the chicken breasts skin-side down in the skillet and brown for 3-4 minutes until golden.
  10. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the chicken is just cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 82.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g12%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 1.3g
Protein 0.5g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, stuffed, goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes, walnuts, mediterranean, dinner, poultry, baking, garlic, onion, herbs, thyme, basil, olive oil
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