Herb and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Health score
51%
Herb and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
20 min.
4
338kcal

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Looking to elevate your dinner game with a dish that's both delicious and visually appealing? Look no further than our Herb and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts! This culinary delight takes your taste buds on a Mediterranean journey, combining the creamy richness of goat cheese with vibrant herbs that will invigorate your palate.

In just 20 minutes, you can serve up a restaurant-quality meal for four, perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive gathering with friends. Each bite reveals a tender, juicy chicken breast stuffed with a flavorful mixture of parsley, mint, and just the right kick of crushed red pepper, making it a lovely main course to enjoy any time of the day.

This recipe not only delights with its flavors but is also mindful of your health, boasting a respectable health score and a well-balanced caloric breakdown. The combination of lean chicken and fresh spinach ensures you're nourishing your body while indulging in a satisfying meal. Plus, with only 338 calories per serving, you can enjoy this delightful dish guilt-free!

Perfectly broiled to golden perfection and served alongside a sautéed spinach medley, this Herb and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready to become the star of your own kitchen with this delightful and easy-to-make dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
  • ounce goat cheese 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 0.3 cup panko bread crumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 24 ounce chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • 10 ounce pkt spinach fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each breast half to form a pocket. Stuff 2 tablespoons cheese mixture into each pocket; close opening with a wooden pick.
  4. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan.
  6. Add chicken to pan, and cook for 2 minutes on 1 side or until browned. Arrange chicken on a baking sheet (browned side up); broil for 8 minutes or until done.
  7. Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil, red pepper, and spinach; cook for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Nutrition Facts

Calories338kcal
Protein52.8%
Fat40.21%
Carbs6.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16
Glycemic Load
0.34
Inflammation Score
0
Nutrition Score
35.963913238567%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.77mg
Hesperetin
0.25mg
Apigenin
4.45mg
Luteolin
0.87mg
Kaempferol
4.55mg
Myricetin
0.54mg
Quercetin
2.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:338.05kcal
16.9%
Fat:14.91g
22.94%
Saturated Fat:5.75g
35.94%
Carbohydrates:5.83g
1.94%
Net Carbohydrates:3.8g
1.38%
Sugar:0.81g
0.9%
Cholesterol:121.9mg
40.63%
Sodium:679.79mg
29.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:44.06g
88.12%
Vitamin K:378.76µg
360.72%
Vitamin A:7301.46IU
146.03%
Vitamin B3:18.71mg
93.54%
Selenium:56.91µg
81.3%
Vitamin B6:1.5mg
74.76%
Phosphorus:474.05mg
47.41%
Folate:157.64µg
39.41%
Manganese:0.76mg
37.98%
Vitamin C:25.41mg
30.8%
Potassium:1067.4mg
30.5%
Magnesium:109.56mg
27.39%
Vitamin B5:2.7mg
27.01%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
25.69%
Iron:3.57mg
19.82%
Copper:0.37mg
18.39%
Vitamin E:2.45mg
16.36%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.96%
Calcium:134.69mg
13.47%
Zinc:1.73mg
11.55%
Fiber:2.04g
8.15%
Vitamin B12:0.41µg
6.79%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.89%
Source:My Recipes