Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Name: Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 chicken
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts; 5 oz goat cheese; 2 large lemon, sliced very thin; 12 basil leaves; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for seasoning the chicken; 2 lbs asparagus

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 chicken
Calories
481 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Amy Matthews

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On days when you want a no-fuss, but elegant meal, Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken is your new best friend. With only six ingredients and minimal prep, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
5 oz goat cheese
2 large lemon, sliced very thin
12 basil leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for seasoning the chicken
2 lbs asparagus

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Loosen the skin from each chicken breast, but be sure to not detach it. Gently nestle the goat cheese slices under the chicken skin and in between the meat. Lay 3 basil leaves on top. Gently lay a slice of lemon on top. Brush chicken with 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Season the top of the chicken skin liberally with salt and pepper. Depending on the size of your breasts, you'll want about a teaspoon of salt per pound of chicken. I usually use 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper.
Place chicken on a large, rimmed baking sheet and roast in the oven for 25 minutes. While the chicken cooks, trim the asparagus. Take one piece of asparagus in your hand and gently break off the tough end of the asparagus. It should naturally bread 1/2- 1 1/2 inches from the bottom. Use that as a guide to cut the woody stems off the remaining asparagus. Chop the asparagus into 1/2-inch pieces. Toss the asparagus with the remaining olive oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a little freshly cracked black pepper.
After 25 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Scatter the asparagus and remaining lemon slices around the chicken. Place back in the oven and cook until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about another 15-20 minutes and the asparagus is nice and bright.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1chicken breast + 1/2 lb asparagus Calories 481kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 132mg (44%) Sodium 249mg (10%) Potassium 869mg (25%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2294IU (46%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 126mg (13%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 481 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1chicken breast + 1/2 lb asparagus
Calories	481kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	49g	98%
Fat	28g	43%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	11g	55%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	132mg	44%
Sodium	249mg	10%
Potassium	869mg	18%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	2294IU	46%
Vitamin C	13mg	14%
Calcium	126mg	13%
Iron	7mg	39%