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Baked Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Zucchini and Goat Cheese

 

A creamy, moist spread lies beneath the skin of golden brown baked chicken breasts...
 

1 lb 

 

zucchini

 

 

 

salt

 

2 Tbs 

 

extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing

 

1 medium 

 

onion, finely chopped

 

4 ounces 

 

crumbled goat cheese, at room temperature

 

3 Tbs 

 

unsalted butter, at room temperature

 

1 large 

 

egg

 

1/3 cup 

 

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

 

4 bone-in 

 

skin-on chicken breast halves (about 12 ounces each)

 

 

 

Herbes de Provence for sprinkling

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

2

Shred zucchini, sprinkle with salt, wrap in paper towels, and let stand for 15 minutes. Squeeze the zucchini dry. In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. of the oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini and sauté until crisp- tender, 2 to 3 minutes; remove from skillet and let cool. In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, add the onion, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes; remove from the heat and let cool.

3

In a small bowl, beat together the goat cheese and butter until blended. Add the egg and beat until smooth. Mix in the zucchini, onion, parsley and cheese.

4

Using your fingers, loosen the skin from the chicken breasts leaving one side attached, and force the zucchini stuffing underneath the skin of each breast. Brush each stuffed breast with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with the herbes de Provence.

5

Place chicken in a roasting pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve at once.

 

Servings: 4

 

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