Artichoke And Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipes

ARTICHOKE AND GOAT CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Drain the artichokes in a colander over a bowl, reserving the liquid. Coarsely chop the artichoke hearts. In a medium bowl, combine the artichokes, cheese, 2 tablespoons chives, 1 teaspoon thyme, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest; stir well.
• Cut a horizontal slit in the thickest portion of each chicken breast half to form a pocket. Stuff about ¼ cup of the artichoke mixture into each pocket. Sprinkle the chicken with pepper.
• Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 chicken breasts, and cook 6 minutes on each side or until the chicken is done. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Set aside; keep warm. Repeat the procedure with 1 teaspoon of oil and the remaining chicken breasts.
• Add the reserved artichoke liquid, ½ teaspoon thyme, and ½ teaspoon lemon zest to the skillet. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and lemon juice; stir well. Add to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Spoon the sauce over the chicken and top with 2 tablespoons of chives.

BALSAMIC GOAT CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shallot until translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour balsamic vinegar into skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until balsamic vinegar mixture is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Stir often.
• Cut chicken breasts from one side through the middle horizontally to within one-half inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book.
• Spread half the goat cheese onto one half of each chicken breast and drizzle 1/3 of the reduced balsamic vinegar mixture over the goat cheese. Close the chicken breasts over the goat cheese and secure with toothpicks. Arrange chicken into a baking dish. Drizzle with remaining 1/3 of the balsamic reduction.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink inside, the filling is hot, and the juices run clear, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a filled breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In small bowl, combine the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt., Cut a pocket horizontally in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Fill with spinach mixture; secure with toothpicks., In an 8-in. cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on each side. Place in oven; bake 10 minutes., Toss asparagus with remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; add to skillet. Bake until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165° and asparagus is tender, 10-15 minutes longer. If desired, drizzle with vinegar. Discard toothpicks before serving.

GOAT CHEESE AND ARTICHOKE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Stuffing: Heat olive oil in nonstick saute over medium heat. Add thyme and red pepper, cook for 1 minute Add artichoke hearts and garlic. Cook for 2-3 mins, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in goat cheese, olives, sundried tomatoes, and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to cool.
• Chicken: Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels. Place each breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to flatten evenly to 1/4-in thickness.
• Spread each breast with quarter of stuffing. Fold breasts in half over the stuffing and use toothpicks to securely close sides.
• Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, season to taste with salt and pepper, and saute for 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.
• Add the thyme, broth, and lemon zest to the pan. Bring to boil. Combine the lemon juice and cornstarch. Add it to the broth mixture, stirring with a whisk. Cook until thick, about 1 minute.
• Return the chicken to the pan, cover and cook for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Serve garnished with fresh parsley, if desired.

GOAT CHEESE AND HERB STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Using a paring knife, make an incision in the side of each chicken breast, passing the knife though horizontally to make a slit but not cutting through the other side of the breast. With the paring knife inserted, rotate the knife to carve out a bit more space and create a pocket. Season the outside and inside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Lightly beat the egg white in a bowl to break it up, then add the goat cheese, parsley, tarragon, shallots, mustard and lemon zest and mix until incorporated. Transfer the mixture to a resealable plastic bag (or piping bag). Snip off a corner of the plastic bag and pipe the mixture into each chicken breast until filled.
• Heat the oil in a large ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat until hot and glistening. Add the chicken breasts skin-side down and cook until the skin turns a dark golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the butter, garlic and thyme, then flip and transfer the pan to the oven; cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

ARTICHOKE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Line sheet pan with aluminum foil and treat with nonstick cooking spray.
• Slice chicken breast in half carefully and open up to a larger piece (butterfly).
• Salt and pepper both sides.
• Mix next 7 ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup mozz cheese for the topping.
• Place 1 Tbsp of filling on each opened breast and fold over gently.
• Bake for 30 min or until chicken is done. (this could vary due to the thickness of the chicken breast and your oven).
• Take out and top each breast with 1 Tbsp of mozz cheese, a bit of reserved minced red onion and italian seasoning.
• Put back in the oven for 5 min, or until cheese just starts to melt.

CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH ARTICHOKES, LEMON, AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Combine the breadcrumbs, zest, salt, pepper, artichokes, and goat cheese in a small bowl.
• Butterfly each chicken breast. After doing so, sandwich the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
• Stuff each breast with the cheese mixture.
• Place chicken in a baking dish, and bake for 30 minutes, or until done.

CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken breast halves until browned on both sides, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Pour in chicken stock, artichoke hearts, pearl onions, thyme, salt, and black pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until stock is reduced and onions and artichokes are tender, about 45 minutes; turn chicken breasts over in the skillet after 20 minutes.
• Place a goat cheese slice on each chicken breast; cover skillet and let goat cheese melt. Place chicken breasts onto a serving platter. Spoon about 3 tablespoons liquid from skillet into a small bowl and whisk in cornstarch until smooth; stir cornstarch mixture into skillet and cook until sauce has thickened, about 1 minute. Serve pan sauce with chicken breasts.

CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH ARTICHOKES LEMON AND GOATS CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 190*C/375*F .
• Combine the first six ingredients, mixing well. Set aside.
• Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy duty plastic wrap and pound to ¼ inch thickness using the side of a rolling pin, being careful not to tear the meat.
• Top each breast half with 2 TBS of the cheese mixture; roll up jelly roll fashion.
• Tuck in the sides and secure each with a wooden pick.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium high heat.
• Add the chicken to the pan, and cook for 3 minutes one each side or until browned.
• Wrap handle of the pan with foil and bake for 15 minutes, or until chicken is done.

ARTICHOKE AND FETA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
• Combine artichoke hearts, feta, bell pepper, green onion, oregano, and pepper in a bowl.
• Carefully loosen the skin on each chicken breast by running your fingers between the skin and the meat, creating a pocket. Stuff some of the artichoke mixture into each pocket. Place stuffed breasts in the prepared baking dish. Brush lightly with oil and sprinkle with seasoned salt.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).