Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Basil and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Name: Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Basil and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup goat cheese; 1/2 cup (packed) drained, coarsely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 1 tablespoon chopped shallot; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 3 or 4 fresh basil leaves, cut in thin strips; 4 5-ounce boneless chicken breast halves with skin; Kosher salt and ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup butter; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Fresh basil leaves, cut in thin strips

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Level: Easy
Total: 30 min

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 30 min

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup goat cheese

1/2 cup (packed) drained, coarsely chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

1 tablespoon chopped shallot

1 teaspoon minced garlic

3 or 4 fresh basil leaves, cut in thin strips

4 5-ounce boneless chicken breast halves with skin

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup butter

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Fresh basil leaves, cut in thin strips

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl, mix goat cheese, tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and the 3 to 4 leaves of basil.
Using a small sharp knife and working with one chicken breast at a time, cut a 2-inch-long horizontal slit into the thick side of chicken breast. Move knife back and forth in slit to form a pocket. Divide cheese mixture among chicken pockets. Press edges closed and secure with a toothpick to seal. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down; cook for 3 minutes or until skin is brown. Turn chicken over; transfer skillet to oven. Bake until cooked through (170 degrees F), about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a heavy small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Slice chicken and place on a serving plate. Drizzle lemon butter over chicken. Garnish with additional basil.