Rating: 4.5 stars
56 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 43
  • 4 star values: 6
  • 3 star values: 4
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 2

The rich flavors of chicken and goat cheese recipes join forces in this impressive 5-star main dish. Serve with orzo or rice to soak up the shallot-thyme sauce.

Recipe by Cooking Light March 2004

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Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

Recipe Summary

Yield:
4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half and 2 tablespoons sauce)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Combine boiling water and tomatoes in a bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes or until soft. Drain and finely chop.

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  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup shallots, sugar, and garlic; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Spoon into a bowl; stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar.

  • Combine chopped tomatoes, shallot mixture, cheese, basil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring well.

  • Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each chicken breast half to form a pocket. Stuff about 2 tablespoons cheese mixture into each pocket. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper.

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; cover and keep warm. Add broth, remaining shallots, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and thyme; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water, stirring with a whisk. Add cornstarch mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thick, stirring constantly. Serve sauce over chicken.

Chef's Notes

Stuffed chicken breasts are a great way to add flavor and retain moisture in chicken. Use a paring knife to cut the small pocket into the chicken breasts.

Nutrition Facts

296 calories; calories from fat 23%; fat 7.6g; saturated fat 3g; mono fat 2.9g; poly fat 0.8g; protein 43.8g; carbohydrates 11.3g; fiber 0.9g; cholesterol 105mg; iron 2.4mg; sodium 787mg; calcium 62mg.
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