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Stuffed Chicken Breast with Goat Cheese, Basil, and a Mushroom Sauce (Featuring Meredith Dairy)

This stuffed chicken breast with Meredith Dairy goat cheese, chopped basil and served with a creamy mushroom sauce is truly a must-try. I’ve been making it for years because it’s phenomenal!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 958 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 5 pieces goat cheese (marinated from Meredith Dairy)
  • 3 leaves fresh basil shredded
  • 3 prigs fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
  • ⅛ tsp sea salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup flour as needed for coating the chicken
  • 1 egg beaten
  • ⅓ cup dried breadcrumbs
  • 3 Tbsp Meredith Dairy oil from marinated goat cheese jar
Mushroom Cream Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Meredith Dairy oil from marinated goat cheese jar
  • 1 Tbsp butter (good quality)
  • 4 oz fresh mushrooms halved and sliced
  • 1 Tbsp white wine
  • 2 oz heavy whipping cream
  • ⅛ tsp sea salt to taste
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper freshly ground, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp butter to finish the sauce

Instructions

Prepare the Stuffed Chicken Breasts:
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  1. In a small bowl, cream together the Meredith Dairy marinated sheep and goat cheese, basil, thyme, a few shakes of salt and some pepper. (The goat cheese is easier to mix and spread at room temperature).
  2. Pound the chicken breasts and spread half of the cheese mixture onto half of each breast as shown.
  3. Fold the ends in, then start rolling at the long end to form a cylinder.
  4. Tie with kitchen string or use toothpicks to secure the breasts. I've used both successfully, but the toothpicks can sometimes be more difficult to remove.
  5. Next, put the flour, egg and breadcrumbs (add some salt and pepper to the these) into shallow pans or dishes. Roll in flour, dip in egg, and then in breadcrumbs.
  6. Pre-heat the oven to 350˚F (175˚C) then heat 2 or 3 tablespoons of the oil from the Meredith Dairy jar in a cast iron skillet or other oven-proof pan.
  7. When hot, add the stuffed chicken breasts and brown all over. (Note: the chicken only needs to be browned on the outside, not thoroughly cooked, as we'll finish it off in the oven next.)
  8. Turn the burner off and put the cast iron pan into the oven for about 15 or 20 minutes. (While the chicken is in the oven, make the mushroom cream sauce.) Allow to cool for about 5 minutes then move to a wooden board.
Make the Mushroom Cream Sauce:
  1. Put the oil and butter in a saute pan, then add the sliced mushrooms. Cook for about 6 minutes, then add a splash or two of white wine and salt and pepper.
  2. Cook for another 3 or 4 minutes then add the cream.
  3. Stir well and when it just starts to simmer, remove the pan from the heat and add the butter and swirl around. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Pour into a serving dish and keep warm.
Serve the Stuffed Chicken Breast Slices with the Mushroom Cream Sauce:
  1. Remove the string and cut the stuffed chicken breast into ½ inch slices with a sharp knife. Arrange slices on a plate and serve with your desired sides, such as roast potatoes and a vegetable or salad. Adorn with a sprig of basil or thyme. 
  2. Pass the mushroom sauce separately for guests to serve themselves.

Notes

  • Use fresh, quality ingredients for the best results.
  • Shop Meredith Dairy

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 chicken Calories 958kcal (48%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 69g (138%) Fat 102g (157%) Saturated Fat 27g (135%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 321mg (107%) Sodium 880mg (37%) Potassium 1209mg (35%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1260IU (25%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 958

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 chicken
Calories 958kcal 48%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 69g 138%
Fat 102g 157%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 321mg 107%
Sodium 880mg 37%
Potassium 1209mg 26%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1260IU 25%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.