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Goat Cheese & Pesto Crusted Chicken
Healthy goat cheese and pesto crusted chicken for a nourishing and easy meal. Ready in 20 minutes, this flavorful chicken dish is tender, juicy, crispy, and protein-packed. Serve it with a fresh salad or roasted vegetable side for a quick and comforting dinner!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 343 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 2 oz soft goat cheese not crumbled
- 2 tablespoon pesto homemade or store-bought
- 2 tablespoon panko gluten-free or regular
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, goat cheese, pesto, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix together and form two equal-sized patties. If too dry to form a patty, add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the mixture. Set them to the side while you prepare your chicken.
- Pat your chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large saute pan, heat olive oil to medium. When the oil is hot, add the chicken to the pan and cook for 3 minutes. Flip the chicken breasts and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Carefully place and shape the goat cheese and pesto patties on each chicken breast. Use a spoon the make sure it is evenly spread.
- Place the pan into the oven and cook for 8 - 10 min, until the crust has browned and the chicken breasts are thoroughly cooked. For extra crispness broil at 500F for 1 - 2 minutes. Use an oven mitt to carefully remove the pan from the oven.
- Serve immediately with your favorite vegetable or tomato salad, and enjoy!
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Notes
- PESTO: You can use store-bought or homemade. I love this recipe.
- TO STORE: in airtight containers in the fridge for 4 - 5 days.
- TO REHEAT: in oven at 350F for 8 - 10 minutes, or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
838mg
(35%)
Potassium
675mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
461IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 838mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 675mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 461IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.