CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BASIL

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Basil image

Provided by Deborah Bernstein

Categories     Chicken     Mushroom     Bake     Goat Cheese     Basil     White Wine     Bon Appétit     New York

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

Chicken
4 boneless chicken breast halves, skinned
1/2 cup fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet) (about 4 ounces)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 basil leaves, shredded or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 egg, beaten to blend
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter melted
Mushroom-Wine Sauce
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt broth
4 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter (1/2 stick), cut into 4 pieces
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For chicken:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Pound chicken between sheets of waxed paper to thickness of 1/4 inch using meat mallet. Pat chicken dry. Combine cheese, green onions and basil in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread cheese mixture lengthwise over half of each chicken piece. Tuck short ends in. Roll chicken up, starting at one long side, into tight cylinders. Tie ends with string to secure. Dip chicken in egg, allowing excess to drip into bowl. Roll in breadcrumbs, shaking off excess. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Refrigerate.)
  • Place chicken in 8-inch square baking dish. Pour 2 tablespoons melted butter over. Bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • For sauce:
  • Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add wine and boil 3 minutes. Add stock and boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and swirl in 4 tablespoons cold butter 1 piece at a time. Season sauce with salt and freshly ground pepper. Remove string from chicken. Cut rolls crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Fan on plates. Serve immediately, passing sauce separately.

Mpho Sibongakonke
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This recipe is now my new favorite! The chicken breasts were so juicy and flavorful, and the goat cheese and basil stuffing was to die for. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Mian Noman
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This recipe was easy to make and turned out delicious! I used pre-cooked chicken breasts, which saved me time. The goat cheese and basil stuffing was flavorful and complemented the chicken well. I served the chicken with a side of roasted vegetables


A Frog On a Tree
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This recipe was good, but it could be better. The chicken breasts were a bit dry and the goat cheese and basil stuffing was a bit bland. I think next time I will try adding some sun-dried tomatoes to the stuffing and cooking the chicken at a lower te


George Kunkel
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This recipe was just so-so. The chicken breasts were a bit dry and the goat cheese and basil stuffing was bland. I wouldn't make this dish again.


Thozama Mthombeni
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This recipe is amazing! The chicken breasts were so juicy and flavorful, and the goat cheese and basil stuffing was to die for. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Siddique Bloch
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This recipe wasn't to my taste. I found the goat cheese to be too strong and the basil to be overpowering. I also thought the chicken was a bit dry.


Ovi Ahmed
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes, and this one fit the bill. The chicken breasts were lean and the goat cheese and basil stuffing was light and flavorful. I served the chicken with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete and s


Nazma Ktk
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This recipe was quick and easy to make, and it turned out delicious! I used pre-cooked chicken breasts, which saved me time. The goat cheese and basil stuffing was flavorful and complemented the chicken well.


Princess Youdiowei
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I made a few tweaks to the recipe and it turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and added some sun-dried tomatoes to the stuffing. I also cooked the chicken at a lower temperature for a longer period of time, which resulted in ju


tedy
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken breasts were dry and tough. The goat cheese and basil stuffing was bland.


Root Ff
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken breasts were juicy and flavorful, and the goat cheese and basil stuffing was a delicious complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.