Description
A delicious and flavorful stuffed chicken breast recipe featuring creamy goat cheese and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz creamy goat cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Slice pockets into each chicken breast for stuffing.
- In a bowl, mix goat cheese, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Generously stuff each chicken breast pocket with the cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed breasts in the baking dish; drizzle with olive oil and season with extra salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is golden brown.
Notes
- This dish can be served with a side of vegetables or over a bed of rice.
- For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of lemon zest to the cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg