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MAIN DISHES-
POULTRY:
Artichoke and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken
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Artichoke- and- Goat Cheese- Stuffed Chicken Breasts |
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Stuffed chicken
breasts never fail to impress...
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14
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can
artichoke bottoms |
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½
cup |
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(2
ounces) crumble goat or feta cheese |
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¼
cup |
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chopped fresh chives, divided |
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1½
tsp |
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chopped fresh thyme, divided |
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1½
tsp |
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grated lemon peel, divided |
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Eight 4-ounce |
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skinned, boned chicken breast halves |
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¼
tsp |
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pepper |
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2
tsp |
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olive oil, divided |
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1
tsp |
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cornstarch |
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2
Tbs |
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fresh lemon juice |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Spoon sauce
over chicken and top with 2 Tablespoons of
chives. |
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Servings: 8 |
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Yield: Serving
Size: 1 chicken breast and 1 Tbs. sauce |
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Nutrition Facts |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories |
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200.64 |
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Calories From Fat (25%) |
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51.02 |
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% Daily Value |
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Total Fat
5.61g |
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9% |
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Saturated Fat 2.59g |
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13% |
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Cholesterol
72.29mg |
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24% |
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Sodium
173.21mg |
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7% |
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Potassium
480.01mg |
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14% |
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Carbohydrates
6.51g |
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2% |
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Dietary Fiber 2.81g |
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11% |
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Sugar 0.26g |
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Sugar Alcohols 0.00g |
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Net Carbohydrates
3.70g |
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Protein
30.62g |
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61% |
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WW
POINTS: 4
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Recipe Source |
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Cooking Light |
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***Hey,
This One's a Keeper- would make it again! "3
out of 4 of us liked this recipe. My husband thought it was a
little bland. I thought it had good flavors. We rarely agree!"
-Phoenix, AZ
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