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    Home » Recipes » Main Course Recipes

    Italian Style Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    Nov 1, 2018 | by Jennifer | Last Updated: Jun 30, 2021

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    Easy and delicious, these Italian Style Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts combine tangy goat cheese with sundried tomatoes and basil.

    goat cheese stuffed breaded chicken on parchment

    After I made my Stromboli recently, I found myself with a part jar of sun dried tomatoes and some left-over fresh basil that I really wanted to use up (part jars of sun dried tomatoes tend to disappear into the abyss that is my fridge :)

    These Italian Style Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts were my answer to that, along with making a quick and easy, but also delicious dinner. If you are a goat cheese lover, this one's for you!

    I think there is nothing worse than making stuffed chicken only to find all or most of your stuffing outside of your chicken when the baking is done. And I really wanted to keep the goat cheese IN the chicken. So my strategy is to cut open my chicken along the thin side, but to flip the chicken so that the slit is facing up. This allows both a deep pocket and a pocket that, since it is on the top, will keep the filling inside, instead of all over the baking sheet.

    Perfect for date night or a special meal that doesn't come with a lot of work, these Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts. Beyond that, a simple coating of Italian bread crumbs provides a little crunch and flavour and helps to keep the chicken lovely and moist.

    Cook's Notes

    If you don't have Italian seasoned dried bread crumbs, you can just season up plain breadcrumbs with some basil, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper etc.

    It's up to you how much stuffing you put into your chicken. I like to stuff them well, for the best flavour with each bite, so I balance that by cutting the breast in half and making it into two servings.

    I had a bit of the filling left and not being one to waste, I spooned it onto the top after the chicken was baked and the filling had shrunk a bit. I found the bit of fresh goat cheese a nice contrast with the baked goat cheese filling, so I'd definitely do that again!

    Italian Style Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    goat cheese stuffed breaded chicken on parchment

    Italian Style Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

    Boneless chicken breasts, stuffed with a mixture of goat cheese, sundried tomatoes and basil. Coated in Italian bread crumbs. Easy and delicious!
    Author: Jennifer
    4.8 stars from 5 ratings
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 2 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/3 cup Italian seasoned dried bread crumbs
    • 1 Tbsp olive oil

    Filling:

    • 3 oz goat cheese
    • 2 Tbsp oil-packed sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
    • 2 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
    • Pinch salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375F.
    • Make the filling by stirring together all the ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
    • Stand chicken breast on it's side. Using a sharp knife, cut a slit in the top of the chicken breast, about 1/2 of the way into the breast and leaving 3/4-inch at either end of the slit. Repeat with the other chicken breast. Divide the filling between the two chicken breasts, filling the pocket. *I like to save a little bit of the filling to spoon on after cooking, since I love the combination of the cooked goat cheese with a little bit of fresh.
    • Flatten the breasts slightly. Spread bread crumbs on a plate. Lightly brush the chicken breast with olive oil, then gently press the bottom and sides of the chicken breast into the bread crumbs. Place onto a baking sheet. Repeat with second chicken breast.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until thickest part of the chicken registers 165F using an instant read thermometer. Remove from oven. If you saved a little of the filling, divide between the two. Let stand a few minutes before serving.

    Notes

    Be sure to read the "Cook's Notes" in the original post, for more tips, options, substitutions and variations for this recipe!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 1113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 18.8mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutritional information provided for general guidance only and should not be relied upon to make personal health decisions.

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Canadian
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    Hi! I'm Jennifer, a home-cook of many years and a lifelong seeker of delicious food! I'm an equal opportunity eater. I enjoy eating all the foods!

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    1. Cheryl says

      June 08, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      4 stars
      I don’t like sun dried-tomatoes so I made this using goat cheese with cranberries instead of the sun dried tomatoes and it was excellent.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        June 08, 2020 at 6:50 pm

        I bet it was great with cranberries, too! Another great combination. Thanks!

        Reply
    2. Josephine says

      May 18, 2020 at 7:52 pm

      Made this tonight. It was absolutely delicious. Thank you Jennifer.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        May 18, 2020 at 8:30 pm

        So glad to hear, Josephine :) Thanks so much!

        Reply
    3. Katie says

      March 11, 2019 at 7:56 pm

      5 stars
      This was absolutely DELICIOUS!! Served with a balsamic/elderberry/fig drizzle underneath the chicken breasts which gave it just a hint of sweetness! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 12, 2019 at 8:36 am

        So glad to hear, Katie! Love the sound of that drizzle. Thanks :)

        Reply
    4. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      November 01, 2018 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      I always seem to have a half empty jar of sundried tomatoes in my fridge, and now I know exactly what I'm doing to do with them! This chicken looks absolutely delicious, Jennifer! I love the combination of sundried tomatoes with goat cheese! This is such an easy, yet scrumptious dinner! Pinned! Cheers!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 01, 2018 at 10:05 am

        Thanks Cheyanne :)

        Reply
    5. Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert says

      November 01, 2018 at 9:14 am

      Some of the best dinners come from leftover ingredients - and this must be terrific! Love the flavors and that juicy chicken. Makes me want to have a date night ;)

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 01, 2018 at 10:05 am

        Thanks Tricia! These are especially nice for date night, since they take practically no time to put together, so more time for wine ;)

        Reply
    6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      November 01, 2018 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      LOVE the stuffing in these Jennifer. I'm thinking these need to happen this weekend at our house. Can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 01, 2018 at 10:05 am

        Thanks Mary Ann :)

        Reply
    7. Dawn says

      November 01, 2018 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      Love how jam packed these are! And I especially love that you used goat cheese - adds such a tang and creaminess! One of these, a simple side and a glass of vino and that's one heck of a dinner :)

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        November 01, 2018 at 10:06 am

        Thanks Dawn! I am a goat cheese lover through and through, so it will always be my first choice ;)

        Reply

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