Description
This delicious recipe features chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful blend of artichoke hearts, goat cheese, and fresh herbs. It’s a gourmet dish that’s surprisingly easy to make and perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- Prepare Stuffing: In a bowl, combine chopped artichoke hearts, goat cheese, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare Chicken: Make a deep cut into the side of each chicken breast to create a pocket. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff Chicken: Spoon the artichoke and goat cheese mixture into each chicken breast pocket. Secure with toothpicks if necessary to keep the stuffing inside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, and remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- Herb Substitutions: You can substitute dried herbs if fresh are not available; use about 1/3 the amount since dried herbs are more concentrated.
- Cheese Options: If goat cheese is too strong for your taste, you can use feta or ricotta as milder alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g (saturated fat: 6g)
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g