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Artichoke- and- Goat Cheese- Stuffed Chicken Breasts

 

 

Stuffed chicken breasts never fail to impress...
 

14 ounce 

 

can artichoke bottoms

 

½ cup 

 

(2 ounces) crumble goat or feta cheese

 

¼ cup 

 

chopped fresh chives, divided

 

1½ tsp 

 

chopped fresh thyme, divided

 

1½ tsp 

 

grated lemon peel, divided

 

Eight 4-ounce 

 

skinned, boned chicken breast halves

 

¼ tsp 

 

pepper

 

2 tsp 

 

olive oil, divided

 

1 tsp 

 

cornstarch

 

2 Tbs 

 

fresh lemon juice

 

 

1

Drain artichokes in a colander over a bowl, reserving liquid. Coarsely chop artichoke bottoms. Combine artichokes, cheese, 2 Tablespoons chives, 1 teaspoon thyme, and 1 teaspoon lemon peel in a medium bowl; stir well.

2

Cut a horizontal slit in thickest portion of each chicken breast half to form a pocket. Stuff about ¼ cup artichoke mixture into each pocket. Sprinkle chicken with pepper.

3

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 chicken breasts, and cook 6 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from skillet. Set aside; keep warm. Repeat procedure with 1 teaspoon oil and remaining chicken breasts. Add reserved artichoke liquid, ½ teaspoon thyme, and ½ teaspoon lemon peel to skillet. Combine cornstarch and lemon juice; stir well. add to skillet. Cover and simmer 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

4

Spoon sauce over chicken and top with 2 Tablespoons of chives.

 

Servings: 8

Yield: Serving Size: 1 chicken breast and 1 Tbs. sauce

 

 Nutrition Facts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount Per Serving

 

 

 

Calories

 

200.64

 

Calories From Fat (25%)

 

51.02

 

 

 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 5.61g

 

9%

 

Saturated Fat 2.59g

 

13%

 

Cholesterol 72.29mg

 

24%

 

Sodium 173.21mg

 

7%

 

Potassium 480.01mg

 

14%

 

Carbohydrates 6.51g

 

2%

 

Dietary Fiber 2.81g

 

11%

 

Sugar 0.26g

 

 

 

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

 

 

 

Net Carbohydrates 3.70g

 

 

 

Protein 30.62g

 

61%

 

 

 Recipe Source

Cooking Light

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