Chicken With Goat Cheese
Description
This elegant yet simple dish features tender chicken breasts pounded thin and rolled around a savory core of goat cheese, fresh herbs, and sun-dried tomatoes. The exterior is coated in seasoned cracker crumbs and baked until golden and crisp, creating a delightful contrast with the warm, creamy filling inside. Finished with a drizzle of roasted red pepper sauce, it offers a rich Mediterranean flavor profile that is both comforting and sophisticated. Perfect for a special weeknight dinner, a potluck contribution, or an impressive appetizer for entertaining guests, this recipe transforms humble ingredients into a gourmet experience without requiring complex techniques or rare items.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
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Pound the boneless, skinless chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap until they are approximately 1/4 inch thick.
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In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese, chopped fresh basil (or dried), chopped fresh thyme (or dried), minced sun-dried tomatoes, and olive oil. Mix until well blended.
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Divide the cheese mixture into four equal portions and roll each portion into a small log shape.
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Place one cheese log on each flattened chicken breast near one end.
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Tightly roll the chicken breast around the cheese log to enclose it.
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Beat the egg white in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, spread the seasoned cracker crumbs.
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Dip each chicken roll into the beaten egg white, ensuring it is fully coated.
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Roll the egg-coated chicken in the seasoned cracker crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
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Place the rolls seam-side down in a baking dish.
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Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove the cover and spray the chicken with nonstick olive oil cooking spray.
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Increase the oven temperature to 450ðF (230ðC) and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
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Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes.
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Slice each chicken roll into four medallions.
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Spoon the Roasted Red Pepper Wine Sauce over the slices.
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves or parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 364.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28.0g44%
- Saturated Fat 20.0g100%
- Cholesterol 93.0mg31%
- Sodium 578.0mg25%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.1g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 4.1g
- Protein 21.0g42%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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