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Chicken With Goat Cheese

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 364.0
Dietary: Gluten-free
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
  • 4 ounce Goat cheese
  • 4 Boneless, skinless chicken
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. 2
    Pound the boneless, skinless chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap until they are approximately 1/4 inch thick.
  3. 3
    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.
  4. 4
    Divide the cheese mixture into four equal portions and roll each portion into a small log shape.
  5. 5
    Place one cheese log on each flattened chicken breast near one end.
  6. 6
    Tightly roll the chicken breast around the cheese log to enclose it.
  7. 7
    Beat the egg white in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, spread the seasoned cracker crumbs.
  8. 8
    Dip each chicken roll into the beaten egg white, ensuring it is fully coated.
  9. 9
    Roll the egg-coated chicken in the seasoned cracker crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
  10. 10
    Place the rolls seam-side down in a baking dish.
  11. 11
    Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  12. 12
    Remove the cover and spray the chicken with nonstick olive oil cooking spray.
  13. 13
    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.
  14. 14
    Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes.
  15. 15
    Slice each chicken roll into four medallions.
  16. 16
    Spoon the Roasted Red Pepper Wine Sauce over the slices.
  17. 17
    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.

Keywords: chicken, goat cheese, stuffed chicken, herb crust, mediterranean, appetizer, dinner, easy, sun-dried tomatoes, baked, crispy, basil, thyme, potluck, entertaining
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