This Artichoke and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken is a quick, easy and impressive recipe that’s perfect for a special dinner!
Artichoke and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken
A quick, easy and impressive recipe that's perfect for a special dinner!
Recipe Details
Servings: 8 servings (1 breast with 1 tablespoon sauce)
Calories: 243kcal
Ingredients
- One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts
- ½ cup (2-ounces) crumbled goat or feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives, divided
- 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
- 1½ teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided
- Eight 6-ounce skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Drain the artichokes in a colander over a bowl, reserving the liquid. Coarsely chop the artichoke hearts. In a medium bowl, combine the artichokes, cheese, 2 tablespoons chives, 1 teaspoon thyme, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest; stir well.
- Cut a horizontal slit in the thickest portion of each chicken breast half to form a pocket. Stuff about ¼ cup of the artichoke mixture into each pocket. Sprinkle the chicken with pepper.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 chicken breasts, and cook 6 minutes on each side or until the chicken is done. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Set aside; keep warm. Repeat the procedure with 1 teaspoon of oil and the remaining chicken breasts.
- Add the reserved artichoke liquid, ½ teaspoon thyme, and ½ teaspoon lemon zest to the skillet. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and lemon juice; stir well. Add to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken and top with 2 tablespoons of chives.
Notes
- This one might be tasty with a few chopped sun dried tomatoes added in.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 243kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 112mg, Sodium: 368mg, Potassium: 642mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 272IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 24mg, Iron: 4mg
This was delicious! My husband thought the sauce was too lemony, so will probably substitute chx broth for the lemon juice next time, but it was a big winner. Thank you for a great recipe!
I never thought I would say this, but right now I’m on a stuffing chicken kick! Having a love for goat cheese and artichokes, this one is definitely going on my “must make” list!