Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
This easy Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe tastes like it's from a 5-star restaurant! The creamy goat cheese filling adds amazing flavor and moisture to the chicken and that golden skin is irresistible!
Servings 4
Calories 389kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves finely chopped
- salt and ground pepper to taste
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts approximately 2 pounds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F degrees. Place a cast iron skillet or heavy duty oven safe skillet over medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, mash goat cheese with a fork until smooth. Stir in pepperoncini and thyme and season with salt and pepper.
- Use a paring knife to cut a slit in the thick side of each chicken breast. Create a pocket carefully using your fingers or the knife making sure to not cut through the back of the breast. Stuff each pocket with about 2 tablespoons of the goat cheese mixture.
- Divide goat cheese mixture evenly between each of the chicken breasts and press into the pockets. Pat the chicken dry on all sides and season with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts skin side down in the heated skillet and cook for about 5 minutes. Carefully transfer the hot skillet to the preheated oven and bake until chicken is cooked through, about 18 to 20 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and carefully, using tongs, flip the chicken breasts over in skillet and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
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Notes
If using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, you will need to add 1 to 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to the skillet before cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg