Best 7 Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken With Apricot Glaze Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Goat cheese stuffed chicken with apricot glaze is a delightful dish that combines the tanginess of goat cheese with the sweetness of apricots. It is a great option for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The chicken is stuffed with a mixture of goat cheese, herbs, and spices, then roasted until golden brown. The apricot glaze is made with fresh or dried apricots, sugar, and spices, and it is brushed over the chicken during the last few minutes of cooking. The result is a moist and flavorful chicken dish that is sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED CHICKEN WITH APRICOT GLAZE



Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken with Apricot Glaze image

"My original version of this recipe used several tablespoons of butter versus a tablespoon of olive oil. It also used dried apricots and honey and more of the cheese." -David Dahlman, Chatsworth, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons goat cheese
2 tablespoons part-skim ricotta cheese
4 tablespoons chopped shallots, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons apricot spreadable fruit
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine the goat cheese, ricotta and 1 tablespoon shallots; spread over the center of each chicken breast. Roll up and secure with toothpicks., In a small nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute remaining shallots until tender. Stir in the broth, spreadable fruit, lemon juice and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half., Return chicken to the pan; cook, covered until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 6-7 minutes. Discard toothpicks. Serve chicken with cooking liquid. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 695mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 41g protein.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE WITH SMOKED CHILE CILANTRO SAUCE



Grilled Chicken Breast Stuffed with Goat Cheese with Smoked Chile Cilantro Sauce image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces soft goat cheese
1/4 cup chopped nicoise olives
1 red pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh finely chopped thyme
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 large boneless chicken breast, pounded thin
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 poblanos, smoked, peeled and seeded
1/4 cup red onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup spinach leaves
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons honey
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat grill. Mix together the goat cheese, olives, red pepper and thyme in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Lay each breast out and fill with the cheese mixture. Brush the breasts with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste, secure with toothpicks. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • In a blender, combine the poblanos, onion and lime juice and blend until smooth. While the blender is running, add the oil slowly until emulsified. Add the spinach and cilantro and blend until smooth. Add the honey and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.

GOAT CHEESE, APRICOT, AND SAGE-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



Goat Cheese, Apricot, and Sage-Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

Provided by Laura Werlin

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (about 1/2 large onion)
2 small cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup dried apricots (about 2 ounces), plumped in hot water, drained, and cut into 1/4-inh pieces
1/2 cup fresh goat cheese (2 to 3 ounces), (or use fromage blanc or softened cream cheese)
2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total), each cut in half lengthwise
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup Japanese panko crumbs or use toasted coarse bread crumbs
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons white wine
1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock
Whole fresh sage leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a medium-size saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium and add the garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Don't let the onions and garlic brown. Next, add the chopped sage and salt and pepper to taste, and cook until the onions are translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the apricots and cook until heated through, 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Thoroughly mix in the goat cheese and set aside. (This can be made up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before stuffing the chicken breasts.)
  • Place each chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. With a kitchen mallet, a cleaver, or a heavy tin can, such as a can of tomatoes, pound the breasts until they are between 1/8 and 1/4-inch thick. (They will not roll easily if they are too thick.) Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup of the stuffing down the center of each chicken breast. Fold up the short ends of the chicken breast, and then roll one long side jelly-roll-fashion to the other side. Tie the ends with string to secure them. Place the egg in a shallow bowl and the panko crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip the chicken in the egg, and then roll in the panko crumbs until completely coated. In an ovenproof saute pan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the pan and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Then put the pan in the oven and bake until the chicken is a deep golden color and firm when pressed, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • After the chicken breasts come out of the oven, remove the strings and put them on a warmed platter; tent with foil. Next, place the pan over high heat and deglaze it with the wine. Boil until reduced to about 1 tablespoon, 1 to 2 minutes, and then add the chicken stock. Boil until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes, and add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and swirl in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Cut each breast in half crosswise and place one half on its side on the plate. Lean the second half against the first, facing down. Alternatively, slice breast into even slices. Drizzle with the sauce, garnish with sage leaves, and serve immediately.

GOAT CHEESE AND APRICOT STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE - (5/5)



Goat Cheese and Apricot Stuffed Chicken Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Wewah

Number Of Ingredients 14

Side:
2 oz goat cheese
4 T chopped pistachios
6 oz chopped dried apricots
4 6oz boneless chicken breasts
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
2 t. vegetable oil
1 c. couscous
1 c. vegetable broth
salt & pepper
2 c. coarsely chopped baby arugula

Steps:

  • Combine goat cheese with 2 T. chopped pistachios chopped dried apricots Slit one side of each breast to create a pocket and stuff with the goat cheese mixture. Combine 1/2 c. bread crumbs 2 T. chopped pistachios Beat the egg and dip the chicken in the egg. Coat the egg-coated chicken in the bread-crumb mixture. Season with the salt and pepper Heat 2 T. vegetable oil in a large skillet on medium high and cook the chicken 3 minutes per side. Bake in a baking dish in 375 degree oven for 12 minutes. Cook 1 cup couscous and 1 cup vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped baby arugula.

GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED CHICKEN



Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken image

I came up with this recipe after being inspired by a Spanish tapa I had at an amazing restaurant in Las Vegas. I basically took their goat cheese tomato sauce appetizer idea and added chicken. This is restaurant-quality and will wow any dinner guest!

Provided by Mary

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 58m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano - drained
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (4 ounce) log goat cheese, crumbled
2 green onions, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes in a shallow dish; crush with a potato masher or by hand.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons thyme, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until sauce-like in consistency, about 10 minutes. Remove sauce from heat.
  • Wrap chicken breasts in plastic wrap; place on a flat work surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Combine goat cheese, green onions, 2 tablespoons thyme, and pepper in a bowl. Spread 1/4 of the mixture over the middle of each chicken breast. Roll up each chicken breast and place onto a plate, seam side-down.
  • Heat butter and 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, seam side-down; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Add the tomato sauce; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until chicken is longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 96.2 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 825.9 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH STUFFED CHICKEN



Goat Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Chicken image

This spinach-stuffed chicken breast recipe is special to me because it has so much flavor, yet not too many calories. I love Italian food, but most of the time it is too heavy. This is a healthy twist on an Italian dish! -Nicole Stevens, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/3 cup julienned soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), chopped
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
Aged balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In small bowl, combine the spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, goat cheese, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt., Cut a pocket horizontally in the thickest part of each chicken breast. Fill with spinach mixture; secure with toothpicks., In an 8-in. cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on each side. Place in oven; bake 10 minutes., Toss asparagus with remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; add to skillet. Bake until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165° and asparagus is tender, 10-15 minutes longer. If desired, drizzle with vinegar. Discard toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BALSAMIC GOAT CHEESE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



Balsamic Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

I made this up and my husband and kids loved it!

Provided by Amber Maechler

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 shallot, finely diced
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 ounces goat cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shallot until translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour balsamic vinegar into skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until balsamic vinegar mixture is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Stir often.
  • Cut chicken breasts from one side through the middle horizontally to within one-half inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book.
  • Spread half the goat cheese onto one half of each chicken breast and drizzle 1/3 of the reduced balsamic vinegar mixture over the goat cheese. Close the chicken breasts over the goat cheese and secure with toothpicks. Arrange chicken into a baking dish. Drizzle with remaining 1/3 of the balsamic reduction.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink inside, the filling is hot, and the juices run clear, 30 to 35 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a filled breast should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 83.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 229.5 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken breasts: Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Don't overstuff the chicken breasts: Be careful not to overstuff the chicken breasts, as this can make them difficult to cook evenly.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through: Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute. This will help keep the chicken moist and juicy.
  • Experiment with different glazes: The apricot glaze is a classic, but you can also try other glazes, such as a honey glaze, a balsamic glaze, or a lemon glaze.

Conclusion:

Goat cheese stuffed chicken with apricot glaze is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is moist and juicy, the goat cheese is creamy and tangy, and the apricot glaze is sweet and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Related Topics