Description
A delicious and savory dish featuring chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy goat cheese and basil filling, perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese, chopped basil, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread an equal amount of the goat cheese mixture onto each chicken breast, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll each chicken breast tightly from one end to the other, securing the filling inside. Use toothpicks to hold the ends closed if necessary.
- Dredge each chicken roll in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip into the beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the stuffed chicken rolls and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the goat cheese mixture.
- Substitute the goat cheese with feta or cream cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg